Village of Big Bend fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Big Bend? Yes. The Village of Big Bend requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- See Village fee sheet source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the street yard, at least 50% open source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in the vision setback area, except 50%-open fences that allow clear vision source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be placed up to the property lines; in the street yard at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Most aesthetic side faces the public and/or neighboring view. source
- Not allowed
- Snow fences as permanent fences; security-type fences (such as woven wire or wrought iron) in residential districts; street-yard fences more than 50% opaque. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-662-2747 source
Still being confirmed with Big Bend: What is the fence permit fee, and can the zoning permit application be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Big Bend
Steps based on cms8.revize.com — Big Bend Zoning Permit rev2023
- Get the Village Zoning Permit Application and the Reimbursement Agreement Form.
- Draw a scaled site plan showing the lot, buildings and where the fence goes.
- Call Village Hall (262-662-2747) for a conceptual review with the Zoning Administrator and the current fee.
- Submit the complete application with the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee from the Village fee sheet, due with the submittal
- Permit good for
- Form states 'nine (6) months' unless substantial construction has commenced
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-662-2747
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, W230 S9185 Nevins Street, Big Bend, WI 53103
Contact from cms8.revize.com — Big Bend Zoning Permit rev2023
What to submit
- Zoning Permit Application signed by applicant and owner
- Signed Reimbursement Agreement Form (required for all submittals)
- Scaled plans/site plan showing lot dimensions, buildings and setbacks (plus floodplain, wetlands, environmental corridors and easements where applicable)
Other rules to know
- An incomplete submittal will be rejected; the Village recommends a conceptual review with the Zoning Administrator first.
- The fee must accompany the submittal.
- The permit form says it is valid for 'nine (6) months' unless substantial construction has begun; confirm the period.
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 Big Bend, WI?
Yes. The Village of Big Bend requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Big Bend?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street yard, at least 50% open. Corner lots: 3 ft in the vision setback area, except 50%-open fences that allow clear vision.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Big Bend?
Residential fences may be placed up to the property lines; in the street yard at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Big Bend?
Most aesthetic side faces the public and/or neighboring view.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Big Bend?
See Village fee sheet.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Big Bend?
Get the Village Zoning Permit Application and the Reimbursement Agreement Form. Draw a scaled site plan showing the lot, buildings and where the fence goes. Call Village Hall (262-662-2747) for a conceptual review with the Zoning Administrator and the current fee. Submit the complete application with the fee. 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 Big Bend (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Big Bend?
Zoning Administrator (via Village Hall). Phone 262-662-2747, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Big Bend's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 16.14(E) Fences; Sec. 16.06(A) permits
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