Village of Germantown fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Germantown? Yes. The Village of Germantown requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- About $69 (2026 schedule; confirm)
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (6 ft only with Plan Commission approval)
- Corner lots
- Must not block traffic visibility
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from the street right-of-way; not in easements without written permission.
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighbors.
- Not allowed
- Only wood, masonry/stone, wrought iron/aluminum/galvanized metal or rigid vinyl without special approval.
- How to apply
- Email, in person
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Germantown
- Read the Village's Fences handout (Permit Applications or Forms page).
- Fill out the residential permit application with a site plan or survey showing the fence.
- Submit to the Office of Community Development/Building Inspection ([email protected], N112 W17001 Mequon Rd, 262-346-4460).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- If an inspection is required, schedule it before 4:00 pm the day before. Inspectors take calls 8 to 10 am weekdays.
- Inspections
- Schedule by 4:00 pm for next-day inspections; 262-346-4460
Who to contact
Community Development / Building Inspection
Village of Germantown (SAFEbuilt)
- Phone
- 262-346-4460
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Inspectors take calls 8 to 10 am weekdays
- Address
- N112 W17001 Mequon Rd, Germantown, WI 53022
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Two sets of plans showing fence location, height and material
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 Germantown, WI?
Yes. The Village of Germantown requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Germantown?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (6 ft only with Plan Commission approval). Corner lots: Must not block traffic visibility.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Germantown?
At least 2 ft from the street right-of-way; not in easements without written permission.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Germantown?
Finished side faces the neighbors.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Germantown?
About $69 (2026 schedule; confirm).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Germantown?
Read the Village's Fences handout (Permit Applications or Forms page). Fill out the residential permit application with a site plan or survey showing the fence. Submit to the Office of Community Development/Building Inspection ([email protected], N112 W17001 Mequon Rd, 262-346-4460). Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. If an inspection is required, schedule it before 4:00 pm the day before. Inspectors take calls 8 to 10 am weekdays. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Germantown (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Germantown?
Community Development / Building Inspection, Village of Germantown (SAFEbuilt). Phone 262-346-4460, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Germantown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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