Town of West Bend fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of West Bend? Yes. The Town of West Bend 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
- 3 ft solid; 4 ft if under 50% opaque; 5 ft if under 20% opaque (decorative)
- Distance from lot line
- At least 1 ft from the lot line in residential districts (2 ft in non-residential).
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighbors; posts and studs face your house.
- Not allowed
- Barbed, electric and strand wire (except existing farms). Allowed: treated or rot-resistant wood, vinyl, chain link, wrought iron, brick, stone.
- How to apply
- In person
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of West Bend
- Fill out the Town of West Bend Building Permit Application and check "Deck, Pool, Fence, Sign."
- Sketch the fence on 2 copies of your survey or site plan, and include 2 sets of plans showing the fence.
- Complete the Washington County Self-Certification form (or a county shoreland permit if you're near water).
- Drop off the application and forms at Town Hall, 6355 County Hwy Z, West Bend.
- Pay the fee once the application is approved. Approval conditions and required inspections come with the permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Request inspections by calling Building Inspector Jeremy Pfeifer (262-629-1774) with the address, permit number and inspection type, at least 24 hours ahead.
- Paying
- After the application is approved
- Review time
- Zoning, plan review and erosion checks
- Inspections
- Listed with your permit approval; call Jeremy Pfeifer, 262-629-1774, 24 hours ahead
Who to contact
Jeremy Pfeifer, JP Building Inspections
Building inspector
- Phone
- 262-629-1774
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 6355 County Hwy Z, West Bend, WI 53095
What to submit
- Town of West Bend Building Permit Application (check "Deck, Pool, Fence, Sign")
- 2 sets of plans
- 2 copies of your survey or site plan showing the fence
- Washington County self-certification form (or county shoreland permit if near water)
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 West Bend, WI?
Yes. The Town of West Bend requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of West Bend?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid; 4 ft if under 50% opaque; 5 ft if under 20% opaque (decorative).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of West Bend?
At least 1 ft from the lot line in residential districts (2 ft in non-residential).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of West Bend?
Finished side faces the neighbors; posts and studs face your house.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of West Bend?
See the Town fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of West Bend?
Fill out the Town of West Bend Building Permit Application and check "Deck, Pool, Fence, Sign." Sketch the fence on 2 copies of your survey or site plan, and include 2 sets of plans showing the fence. Complete the Washington County Self-Certification form (or a county shoreland permit if you're near water). Drop off the application and forms at Town Hall, 6355 County Hwy Z, West Bend. Pay the fee once the application is approved. Approval conditions and required inspections come with the permit. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town 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 Town of West Bend?
Jeremy Pfeifer, JP Building Inspections, Building inspector. Phone 262-629-1774, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of West Bend's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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