City of Oconomowoc fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oconomowoc? Yes. The City of Oconomowoc requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft on residential property source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front or street yard (no more than 50% opaque; no wire mesh) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 1 ft from the front or street yard property line; at least 1 inch from side and rear property lines. Not in drainage or utility easements unless the City approves. Near shorelines, meet minimum setbacks from the ordinary high water mark. source
- Good side faces
- Good side faces the neighboring property (between different land uses, supports face the more intensive use). source
- Not allowed
- Wire mesh fencing in required front or street yards; residential street-yard fences more than 50% opaque. Barbed wire only on nonresidential security fencing at least 90 in. high. Temporary/snow fencing limited to 180 consecutive days. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-569-2195 source
Still being confirmed with Oconomowoc: What is the fence permit fee, and can the application be submitted by email or online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oconomowoc
Steps based on oconomowoc-wi.gov — Fence Regulations Handout
- Fill out a standard building permit application.
- Draw a scaled site plan with streets, lot lines, buildings, the fence location and setbacks.
- Add a drawing or picture of the fence style and height.
- Submit it to the Building Inspector (call 262-569-2195 to confirm how) and get the permit before starting.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-569-2195
- Address
- Building Inspection, City Hall, 174 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Contact from oconomowoc-wi.gov — Fence Regulations Handout
What to submit
- Standard building permit application
- Site plan drawn to scale showing abutting streets, lot lines and dimensions, existing buildings, proposed fence location and setbacks
- Drawing or picture of the fence style and height
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for fences, walls and decorative posts 30 inches or taller.
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 City of Oconomowoc, WI?
Yes. The City of Oconomowoc requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Oconomowoc?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft on residential property. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front or street yard (no more than 50% opaque; no wire mesh).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Oconomowoc?
At least 1 ft from the front or street yard property line; at least 1 inch from side and rear property lines. Not in drainage or utility easements unless the City approves. Near shorelines, meet minimum setbacks from the ordinary high water mark.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Oconomowoc?
Good side faces the neighboring property (between different land uses, supports face the more intensive use).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oconomowoc?
Fill out a standard building permit application. Draw a scaled site plan with streets, lot lines, buildings, the fence location and setbacks. Add a drawing or picture of the fence style and height. Submit it to the Building Inspector (call 262-569-2195 to confirm how) and get the permit before starting. 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 City of Oconomowoc (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oconomowoc?
Building Inspection. Phone 262-569-2195.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oconomowoc's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 17.214(1)-(5) Fences
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