Village of Dousman fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Dousman? No. The Village of Dousman does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At permit.guide you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Village of Dousman's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (open or solid) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, open fences only (6 ft open or solid in the street yard of a double-frontage lot) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in the vision setback area, except 50%-open fences that keep clear vision source
- Distance from lot line
- Side and rear yards: at least 1 ft from the property line. Street yard: at least 2 ft from the base setback line. Not in the public right-of-way or drainage easements. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the side away from the neighbor unless equally visible from both sides. source
- Not allowed
- Chicken wire, barbed wire and electric fences (except on nonresidential property or for permitted animal keeping). Fences must be upright and well maintained. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-965-3792 source
How to build within the rules in the Village of Dousman
Steps based on cdn.townweb.com — CHAPTER 17 ZONING CODE
- No separate Village permit is needed for a typical residential fence (pool fences excepted).
- Keep it 1 ft off side/rear lines and 2 ft behind the base setback line in the street yard, within the height limits.
- Questions? Call Village Hall (262-965-3792).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-965-3792
- Hours
- Village Hall Mon/Wed/Fri 7 am-1 pm, Tue/Thu 1-5 pm
- Address
- Dousman Village Hall, 118 South Main Street, Dousman, WI 53118
Contact from villageofdousman.gov — village engineer
Other rules to know
- The zoning code says fences do not require a separate permit from the Village, except as specifically required (swimming pool fencing needs a permit).
- Fences installed in violation must be removed.
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 Dousman, WI?
No. The Village of Dousman does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. The zoning code says fences do not require a separate permit from the Village, except as specifically required (swimming pool fencing needs a permit).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Dousman?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (open or solid). Front (street) yard: 4 ft, open fences only (6 ft open or solid in the street yard of a double-frontage lot). Corner lots: 3 ft in the vision setback area, except 50%-open fences that keep clear vision.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Dousman?
Side and rear yards: at least 1 ft from the property line. Street yard: at least 2 ft from the base setback line. Not in the public right-of-way or drainage easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Dousman?
Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the side away from the neighbor unless equally visible from both sides.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Dousman?
Village Hall. Phone 262-965-3792.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Dousman's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 17.20(5) Fences
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