Village of Newburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Newburg? Yes. The Village of Newburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See §150.007
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 3.5 ft (first 25 ft from the front line)
- Corner lots
- Nothing in the vision triangle; keep driveways visible within 10 ft of the front line
- Distance from lot line
- At least 1 ft from the lot line unless the neighbor agrees in writing.
- Good side faces
- Posts and framing face your side.
- Not allowed
- Barbed and electric wire (except farms).
- How to apply
Still being confirmed with Newburg: Fence rules from the Village code. Contact email is from a permits directory, not the Village site; confirm before sending.
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Newburg
- Fill out the Village permit application.
- Draw a sketch showing exactly where the fence will go.
- Email it to [email protected], or contact Village Hall at 620 W Main St (262-675-2160).
- Pay the fee under §150.007.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per §150.007
Who to contact
Village of Newburg
Permit office
- Phone
- 262-675-2160
- [email protected]
- Address
- 620 W Main St, Newburg, WI 53060
What to submit
- Permit application
- Sketch showing the exact fence location
Other rules to know
- Dog runs: rear yard, 20 ft from lot lines.
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 Newburg, WI?
Yes. The Village of Newburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Newburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3.5 ft (first 25 ft from the front line). Corner lots: Nothing in the vision triangle; keep driveways visible within 10 ft of the front line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Newburg?
At least 1 ft from the lot line unless the neighbor agrees in writing.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Newburg?
Posts and framing face your side.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Newburg?
See §150.007.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Newburg?
Fill out the Village permit application. Draw a sketch showing exactly where the fence will go. Email it to [email protected], or contact Village Hall at 620 W Main St (262-675-2160). Pay the fee under §150.007. 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 Village of Newburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Newburg?
Village of Newburg, Permit office. Phone 262-675-2160, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Newburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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