Village of Jackson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Jackson? Yes. The Village of Jackson requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $100 ($60 permit + $40 plan review)
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in. (posts up to 42 in.)
- Corner lots
- Must not block intersection vision triangles
- Distance from lot line
- 3 ft inside the lot line, or at the line only with signed waivers from every neighbor along it. Not in drainage easements.
- How to apply
- In person
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Jackson
- If you're in an HOA, get its written approval first; the Village doesn't enforce HOA rules.
- Fill out the General Project Permit Application and describe the fence (for example, "6-foot cedar dog-eared fence").
- Get your Plat of Survey, Certified Survey Map or plot plan (from the Washington County Register of Deeds if you don't have one). Applications aren't reviewed without one.
- Draw the fence on the survey with the length of each side and gate sizes and locations: 2 copies, no larger than 11x17.
- Building on the lot line? Get a signed Fence Waiver Form from each abutting neighbor. Otherwise, keep the fence at least 3 ft inside the line.
- If the fence crosses a utility easement, request a WE Energies fence encroachment letter at (414) 221-3969.
- Submit the application, 2 copies of each document and the $100 fee ($60 permit + $40 plan review) to the Village.
- Allow at least 5 working days for review.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100 ($60 permit + $40 plan review)
- Review time
- At least 5 working days
Who to contact
Village of Jackson
Permit office
- Phone
- 262-677-9001
- Address
- Village Hall, N168W19851 Main St, Jackson, WI 53037
What to submit
- General Project Permit Application
- 2 copies of fence plans (max 11x17) with dimensions, gates, style and material
- 2 copies of your plat of survey or plot plan
- Fence Waiver Forms for fences at a shared line
- WE Energies encroachment letter if in a utility easement
- HOA approval if you have an HOA
Other rules to know
- Allow at least 5 working days.
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 Jackson, WI?
Yes. The Village of Jackson requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Jackson?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 36 in. (posts up to 42 in.). Corner lots: Must not block intersection vision triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Jackson?
3 ft inside the lot line, or at the line only with signed waivers from every neighbor along it. Not in drainage easements.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Jackson?
$100 ($60 permit + $40 plan review).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Jackson?
If you're in an HOA, get its written approval first; the Village doesn't enforce HOA rules. Fill out the General Project Permit Application and describe the fence (for example, "6-foot cedar dog-eared fence"). Get your Plat of Survey, Certified Survey Map or plot plan (from the Washington County Register of Deeds if you don't have one). Applications aren't reviewed without one. Draw the fence on the survey with the length of each side and gate sizes and locations: 2 copies, no larger than 11x17. Building on the lot line? Get a signed Fence Waiver Form from each abutting neighbor. Otherwise, keep the fence at least 3 ft inside the line. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Jackson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Jackson?
Village of Jackson, Permit office. Phone 262-677-9001.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Jackson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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