Village of Richfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Richfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Richfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Distance from lot line
- Fences are allowed in setback areas but not in utility easements or fire lanes (Sec. 170.870).
- How to apply
- Mail, in person
Still being confirmed with Richfield: The Village code allows fences in setbacks but has no residential fence height or permit section that we could find. Building Inspector: Mary Strankowski.
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Richfield
- Fill out the Village building permit application.
- Mail it with payment to the Village of Richfield, 4128 Hubertus Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033, or drop it off in person. The Village doesn't accept permit applications by email.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Schedule any inspection by phone at 262-628-2260 (not by email).
- Paying
- Include payment with the mailed application (online payment is also offered on the Village site)
- Inspections
- Schedule by phone, 262-628-2260
Who to contact
Mary Strankowski
Building inspector
- Phone
- 262-628-2260
- Address
- 4128 Hubertus Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033
Other rules to know
- Mail your completed application with payment, or drop it off at Village Hall. The Village does not accept permit applications by email.
- Schedule inspections by phone at 262-628-2260.
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 Richfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Richfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Richfield?
Fences are allowed in setback areas but not in utility easements or fire lanes (Sec. 170.870).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Richfield?
Fill out the Village building permit application. Mail it with payment to the Village of Richfield, 4128 Hubertus Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033, or drop it off in person. The Village doesn't accept permit applications by email. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. Schedule any inspection by phone at 262-628-2260 (not by email). permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Richfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Richfield?
Mary Strankowski, Building inspector. Phone 262-628-2260.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Richfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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