Town of Wayne fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wayne? Yes. The Town of Wayne requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See the Town fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- Ornamental only, up to 4 ft, not in the right-of-way
- Corner lots
- Ornamental fences must meet the traffic visibility rules (Sec. 5.01)
- Distance from lot line
- Allowed up to the lot line in side and rear yards; not in the street yard. No solid fence within 100 ft of a road centerline or 15 ft of the pavement on a corner lot's street side.
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighbors; posts face your side.
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences outside the A-1, A-2, C-1 and C-2 districts.
- How to apply
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wayne
- Fill out the Town of Wayne Building Permit Application.
- Draw a site plan showing the fence.
- Email it to the Town Clerk ([email protected]) or call 262-626-4818.
- Pay the fee on the Town fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town fee schedule
Who to contact
Town of Wayne
Permit office
- Phone
- 262-626-4818
- [email protected]
What to submit
- Town of Wayne Building Permit Application
- Site plan showing the fence
Other rules to know
- No permit is needed for agricultural fences in the A-1 and A-2 districts.
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 Town of Wayne, WI?
Yes. The Town of Wayne requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit is needed for agricultural fences in the A-1 and A-2 districts.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wayne?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Ornamental only, up to 4 ft, not in the right-of-way. Corner lots: Ornamental fences must meet the traffic visibility rules (Sec. 5.01).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Wayne?
Allowed up to the lot line in side and rear yards; not in the street yard. No solid fence within 100 ft of a road centerline or 15 ft of the pavement on a corner lot's street side.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Wayne?
Finished side faces the neighbors; posts face your side.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Wayne?
See the Town fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wayne?
Fill out the Town of Wayne Building Permit Application. Draw a site plan showing the fence. Email it to the Town Clerk ([email protected]) or call 262-626-4818. Pay the fee on the Town fee schedule. 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 Town of Wayne (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wayne?
Town of Wayne, Permit office. Phone 262-626-4818, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wayne's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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