Village of Kewaskum fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Kewaskum? Yes. The Village of Kewaskum requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See the village fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6.5 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft
- Corner lots
- Traffic visibility rules (§95-61) apply
- Distance from lot line
- Up to the lot line; 3 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from alleys.
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighbors.
- Not allowed
- Electric and barbed wire (outside A-1 and C-2 districts).
- How to apply
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Kewaskum
- Get the permit forms from Kunkel Engineering, the Village's contracted building inspector.
- Include a plot plan or plat of survey showing the fence and its setbacks.
- Submit to Building Inspector Rob Froh ([email protected], 920-382-6202).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections are by appointment only; contact Rob Froh to schedule.
- Inspections
- By appointment only with Rob Froh, 920-382-6202
Who to contact
Rob Froh, Kunkel Engineering
Building inspector
- Phone
- 920-382-6202
- [email protected]
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Site sketch with fence location
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 Kewaskum, WI?
Yes. The Village of Kewaskum requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Kewaskum?
Side and rear yards: 6.5 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft. Corner lots: Traffic visibility rules (§95-61) apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Kewaskum?
Up to the lot line; 3 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from alleys.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Kewaskum?
Finished side faces the neighbors.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Kewaskum?
See the village fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Kewaskum?
Get the permit forms from Kunkel Engineering, the Village's contracted building inspector. Include a plot plan or plat of survey showing the fence and its setbacks. Submit to Building Inspector Rob Froh ([email protected], 920-382-6202). Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. Inspections are by appointment only; contact Rob Froh to schedule. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Kewaskum (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Kewaskum?
Rob Froh, Kunkel Engineering, Building inspector. Phone 920-382-6202, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Kewaskum's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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