Town of Oconomowoc fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Oconomowoc? Yes. The Town of Oconomowoc requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by the Town Board (amount not published in the ordinance) source
- Side and rear yards
- Over 4 ft only if it meets the district's minimum structure setback (on lake lots the lake side is the rear yard) source
- Front (street) yard
- Over 3 ft only if set back from the base setback line by the district's minimum structure setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences over 4 ft (side/rear) or over 3 ft (front/street side) must meet the zoning district's minimum structure setback. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighboring property or street; structural supports face the owner's property. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-723-4100 source
Still being confirmed with Oconomowoc: Do the remaining Town of Oconomowoc parcels still get fence permits from the shared Building Inspector, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Oconomowoc
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Confirm with the Building Inspector (920-723-4100) that your property is one of the remaining Town parcels and get the fence permit application.
- Draw a scaled site plan showing lot lines, buildings, the fence location, setbacks, height and material.
- Submit the application with the fee and wait for the Building Inspector to issue the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by the Town Board, due with the application
Who to contact
Jared Thiede
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-723-4100
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8-4 (phone)
- Address
- W359 N6812 Brown Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Contact from laclabelle-wi.gov — 24075
What to submit
- Written application on the Building Inspector's form
- Scaled site plan showing streets, lot lines, existing buildings, fence location, setbacks, height and material
- Fee set by the Town Board
Other rules to know
- On January 1, 2025 nearly all of the Town of Oconomowoc became part of the Village of Lac La Belle. Only two 'Town remnant' islands (about 17 properties surrounded by the City of Oconomowoc) remain in the Town, and they keep their current services.
- A denied permit can be appealed to the Town Board within 30 days; variance petitions are filed with the Town Clerk.
- Per the Waukesha County Planning and Zoning FAQ, the remaining Town of Oconomowoc islands are in County zoning jurisdiction (County Planning and Zoning: 262-896-8300).
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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI?
Yes. The Town of Oconomowoc requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Oconomowoc?
Side and rear yards: Over 4 ft only if it meets the district's minimum structure setback (on lake lots the lake side is the rear yard). Front (street) yard: Over 3 ft only if set back from the base setback line by the district's minimum structure setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Oconomowoc?
Fences over 4 ft (side/rear) or over 3 ft (front/street side) must meet the zoning district's minimum structure setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Oconomowoc?
Finished side faces the neighboring property or street; structural supports face the owner's property.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Oconomowoc?
Set by the Town Board (amount not published in the ordinance).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Oconomowoc?
Confirm with the Building Inspector (920-723-4100) that your property is one of the remaining Town parcels and get the fence permit application. Draw a scaled site plan showing lot lines, buildings, the fence location, setbacks, height and material. Submit the application with the fee and wait for the Building Inspector to issue the permit before building. 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 Town of Oconomowoc (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Oconomowoc?
Jared Thiede, Building Inspector. Phone 920-723-4100, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Oconomowoc's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Oconomowoc Code, Fences chapter (former Secs. 14.02 and 14.05)
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