City of Pewaukee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pewaukee? Yes. The City of Pewaukee requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100.00 residential zoning permit (includes plan review and inspection) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft from grade source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft and ornamental on the street side of a residence in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Not in the vision clearance triangle; at least 5 ft from the right-of-way line on a corner lot source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from property lines (for maintenance); 5 ft from a street property line, from the right-of-way on corner lots (2 ft on double frontage lots) and from public easements; 25 ft from wetlands; 75 ft from a 100-year floodplain or the ordinary high water mark. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, chicken wire and electrically charged fences as permanent fencing in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Pewaukee
Steps based on cityofpewaukee.us — Residential Permits
- Fill out the Zoning Permit Application (Residential Permits page) for a fence.
- Attach a dimensioned site plan, a scale drawing/elevation of the fence, and a photo or spec sheet of the fence.
- Submit through the BS&A Online Permit Center (set up an account and get a City PIN from Building Services), email it to [email protected], or mail/drop it off at City Hall.
- No confirmation email within 2 business days? Call 262-691-9107.
- Pay the $100 fee when the City contacts you with the permit number (cash, check to City of Pewaukee, or card).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100; cash, check payable to City of Pewaukee, or card/online (3.75% card charge)
- Review time
- About 10 business days from receipt
- Inspections
- Tue-Fri 12:00-5:00 p.m.; call at least 48 hours ahead
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-691-9107
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Building Services, W240 N3065 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Contact from cityofpewaukee.us — Residential Permits
What to submit
- Zoning Permit Application
- Scale drawing and elevation of the fence and a site plan showing its location on the lot with dimensions
- Fence sample (photo or spec sheet)
Other rules to know
- Applications that meet all building and zoning requirements are approved administratively.
- Processing takes about 10 business days from receipt; the City contacts you with the fee and permit number.
- Card payments carry a 3.75% service charge ($1.50 for web checks).
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 Pewaukee, WI?
Yes. The City of Pewaukee requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Pewaukee?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft from grade. Front (street) yard: 3 ft and ornamental on the street side of a residence in the front yard. Corner lots: Not in the vision clearance triangle; at least 5 ft from the right-of-way line on a corner lot.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Pewaukee?
At least 2 ft from property lines (for maintenance); 5 ft from a street property line, from the right-of-way on corner lots (2 ft on double frontage lots) and from public easements; 25 ft from wetlands; 75 ft from a 100-year floodplain or the ordinary high water mark.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Pewaukee?
$100.00 residential zoning permit (includes plan review and inspection).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Pewaukee?
Fill out the Zoning Permit Application (Residential Permits page) for a fence. Attach a dimensioned site plan, a scale drawing/elevation of the fence, and a photo or spec sheet of the fence. Submit through the BS&A Online Permit Center (set up an account and get a City PIN from Building Services), email it to [email protected], or mail/drop it off at City Hall. No confirmation email within 2 business days? Call 262-691-9107. Pay the $100 fee when the City contacts you with the permit number (cash, check to City of Pewaukee, or card). permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Pewaukee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Pewaukee?
Building Services. Phone 262-691-9107, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Pewaukee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 17.0209
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