Village of Chenequa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Chenequa? Yes. The Village of Chenequa requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by Village Board resolution (Building Fee Schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 8 ft maximum source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from the lot line. No fences in lake setback areas or the shoreline buffer zone (temporary goose-barrier wire fences up to 3 ft allowed April 1-November 30). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and chain link fences (chain link allowed around a tennis court or dog run); fences in lake setbacks and the shoreline buffer. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Chenequa
Steps based on chenequa.org — permits
- Download the Village Building Permit form and complete it for your fence.
- Mail it (or bring it to Village Hall) with payment by the 15th of the month before the Plan Commission meeting.
- Wait for Plan Commission approval before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- With the application, per the Building Fee Schedule
- Review time
- Plan Commission (monthly)
Who to contact
Paul Launer
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-825-8820
- [email protected]
- Hours
- By appointment only
- Address
- Village of Chenequa, 31275 W County Road K, Chenequa, WI 53029
Contact from chenequa.org — village directory
What to submit
- Building Permit application
- Payment
Other rules to know
- All fences need Plan Commission approval; the Commission reviews appearance, materials, design, location, height and harmony with the house and neighbors.
- Applications must be in by the 15th of the month before the Plan Commission meeting.
- The code exempts fences outside setback areas that are under 4 ft tall or surround a dog run or garden.
- Gated entrances need a separate permit approved by the Building Inspector.
- Work without a permit pays a double permit fee.
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 Chenequa, WI?
Yes. The Village of Chenequa requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Chenequa?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: 8 ft maximum.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Chenequa?
At least 2 ft from the lot line. No fences in lake setback areas or the shoreline buffer zone (temporary goose-barrier wire fences up to 3 ft allowed April 1-November 30).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Chenequa?
Set by Village Board resolution (Building Fee Schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Chenequa?
Download the Village Building Permit form and complete it for your fence. Mail it (or bring it to Village Hall) with payment by the 15th of the month before the Plan Commission meeting. Wait for Plan Commission approval 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 Village of Chenequa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Chenequa?
Paul Launer, Building Inspector. Phone 262-825-8820, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Chenequa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Building Code Sec. 5.20 Fences
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