Village of East Troy fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of East Troy? Yes. The Village of East Troy requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $60.00 (Fence, Village fee schedule, Jan-25) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the street side (front) yard source
- Distance from lot line
- Street-yard fences no closer than 6 inches to any street right-of-way; side-yard fences may be on the property line. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with East Troy: Does a fence need a Zoning Permit from the Zoning Administrator, a building permit from the inspector, or both? What are the side/rear height limits in Sec. 510-97?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of East Troy
Steps based on villageofeasttroy.zoninghub.com — ApplicationForms
- Fill out a Village Zoning Permit application (Village Zoning Code Portal, Application Forms).
- Submit it online through the portal's Submit Online link or at the Village office, with the $60.00 fence fee (checks to 'Village of East Troy').
- Contact the Building Inspector (Scott Johnson, 262-352-4433) about any building permit or inspection.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $60.00; check payable to Village of East Troy, or online card/e-check
- Review time
- Zoning Administrator reviews the Zoning Permit
Who to contact
Tim Schwecke
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-728-2814
- Hours
- Building Inspector Scott Johnson (262-352-4433): Tue & Thu 2:30-4:00 pm or by appointment
- Address
- Village of East Troy, 2015 Energy Dr., East Troy, WI 53120
Contact from villageofeasttroy.zoninghub.com — ApplicationForms
Other rules to know
- Permitted fence types must comply with Sec. 510-97 of the Village zoning code (not read).
- A Village Zoning Permit (reviewed by the Zoning Administrator) is required for most projects; after it is issued you work with the Building Inspector on building permits.
- Make checks payable to 'Village of East Troy'. Payments also accepted online, in person or by mail (no cash in the drop box).
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Village of East Troy, WI?
Yes. The Village of East Troy requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of East Troy?
Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street side (front) yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of East Troy?
Street-yard fences no closer than 6 inches to any street right-of-way; side-yard fences may be on the property line.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of East Troy?
$60.00 (Fence, Village fee schedule, Jan-25).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of East Troy?
Fill out a Village Zoning Permit application (Village Zoning Code Portal, Application Forms). Submit it online through the portal's Submit Online link or at the Village office, with the $60.00 fence fee (checks to 'Village of East Troy'). Contact the Building Inspector (Scott Johnson, 262-352-4433) about any building permit or inspection. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of East Troy (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of East Troy?
Tim Schwecke, Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-728-2814.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of East Troy's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 510-57 (yards) and Sec. 510-97 (fence types)
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