Village of Genoa City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Genoa City? Yes. The Village of Genoa City requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within a residential required front yard setback, 50% open (see-through), split rail, wrought iron or picket design source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within a vision clearance area source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from any right-of-way line; 0 to 4 ft from other property lines; no closer than 6 inches to the public sidewalk. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the adjacent property or public right-of-way; posts on the inside of the fence. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Genoa City
Steps based on storage.googleapis.com — fence guidelines
- Fill out the Village Zoning Permit Application (Building & Zoning page).
- Attach a plat of survey or scale drawing showing where the fence goes, its type, materials, length, height and setbacks.
- Turn it in to Village Hall, 755 Fellows Road (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm) or call (262) 279-6472 to ask about sending it.
- Build within 90 days: the fence permit expires 90 days after issuance.
- Have the site marked by Diggers Hotline (800-242-8511) before digging holes.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Permit good for
- Fence permit expires 90 days after date of issuance
Who to contact
John Cole
Village Manager / Zoning
- Phone
- (262) 279-6472
- Hours
- Village Hall Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm; Building Inspector Jon Mesler (608) 921-1891, Wednesday 12-1:30pm or by appointment
- Address
- Village Hall, 755 Fellows Road, PO Box 428, Genoa City, WI 53128-0428
Contact from vi.genoacity.wi.gov — building zoning
What to submit
- Completed zoning permit application
- Plat of survey or scale drawing showing the fence location, type and materials, total linear footage, height and setbacks
Other rules to know
- Side or rear fences over 3 ft may not encroach into vision clearance areas.
- The Village's Building & Zoning page now links a newer 'Fence Guidelines 06.2026' PDF that could not be opened; facts here come from the February 2025 guideline copy.
- Some Village forms are fillable and can be sent to the Village directly; paper forms are at Village Hall.
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 Genoa City, WI?
Yes. The Village of Genoa City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Genoa City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within a residential required front yard setback, 50% open (see-through), split rail, wrought iron or picket design. Corner lots: 3 ft within a vision clearance area.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Genoa City?
At least 2 ft from any right-of-way line; 0 to 4 ft from other property lines; no closer than 6 inches to the public sidewalk.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Genoa City?
Finished side faces the adjacent property or public right-of-way; posts on the inside of the fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Genoa City?
Fill out the Village Zoning Permit Application (Building & Zoning page). Attach a plat of survey or scale drawing showing where the fence goes, its type, materials, length, height and setbacks. Turn it in to Village Hall, 755 Fellows Road (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm) or call (262) 279-6472 to ask about sending it. Build within 90 days: the fence permit expires 90 days after issuance. Have the site marked by Diggers Hotline (800-242-8511) before digging holes. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Genoa City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Genoa City?
John Cole, Village Manager / Zoning. Phone (262) 279-6472.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Genoa City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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