City of West Bend fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Bend? Yes. The City of West Bend requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $75
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, ornamental, max 50% opaque (no chain link)
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in the vision triangle (25 ft from the intersection, 35 ft on arterials)
- Distance from lot line
- At least 6 in. from every lot line and 4 ft from alleys (less only where neighbors connect fences and both agree in writing).
- Not allowed
- Barbed, razor, electric, chicken wire, spiked or sharp pickets, strand fences; chain link in street yards.
- How to apply
- Email, in person
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Bend
- Check your subdivision covenants or HOA rules first; the City doesn't enforce them (the Washington County Register of Deeds has recorded covenants).
- Fill out the Residential Fence Permit Application (owner name, address, phone, signature).
- Attach one copy of your plat of survey showing lot dimensions, buildings, streets and recorded easements, with the fence drawn on it at least 6 in. inside the lot line.
- Attach a sketch or photo of the fence showing its height and style.
- Submit the complete package to the Division of Building Inspection with the $75 fee (payable to the City of West Bend). Incomplete submissions are returned.
- Wait for the zoning permit before you start building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Before the final inspection, uncover your original lot corner markers and run a string line along the lot lines between them.
- After the fence is installed, call 262-335-5140 to schedule the final inspection. It fails if the lot markers aren't visible.
- Paying
- $75, payable to the City of West Bend
- Inspections
- Final inspection after installation; call 262-335-5140. Lot corner markers must be exposed with a string line.
Who to contact
Division of Building Inspection
City of West Bend
- Phone
- 262-335-5140
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Inspection, 1115 S Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
What to submit
- Residential Fence Permit Application
- Copy of your plat of survey
- Sketch or photo of the fence showing height and style
Other rules to know
- Street-yard fences need a 3 ft gate every 80 ft.
- Before final inspection: find your lot corner pins and run a string line along the lot line.
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 City of West Bend, WI?
Yes. The City of West Bend requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of West Bend?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft, ornamental, max 50% opaque (no chain link). Corner lots: 3 ft in the vision triangle (25 ft from the intersection, 35 ft on arterials).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of West Bend?
At least 6 in. from every lot line and 4 ft from alleys (less only where neighbors connect fences and both agree in writing).
How much is a fence permit in the City of West Bend?
$75.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Bend?
Check your subdivision covenants or HOA rules first; the City doesn't enforce them (the Washington County Register of Deeds has recorded covenants). Fill out the Residential Fence Permit Application (owner name, address, phone, signature). Attach one copy of your plat of survey showing lot dimensions, buildings, streets and recorded easements, with the fence drawn on it at least 6 in. inside the lot line. Attach a sketch or photo of the fence showing its height and style. Submit the complete package to the Division of Building Inspection with the $75 fee (payable to the City of West Bend). Incomplete submissions are returned. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of West Bend (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West Bend?
Division of Building Inspection, City of West Bend. Phone 262-335-5140, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Bend's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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