Village of Hartland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Hartland? Yes. The Village of Hartland requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences may not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 4 ft allowed in the street yard (not in the right-of-way) source
- Corner lots
- Ornamental fences may not impede traffic visibility source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards. Ornamental fences may be in the street yard but not the street right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences (and barbed wire) are not allowed in residential districts. Fences must be kept in good, sound and presentable condition. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Hartland
Steps based on villageofhartland.wi.gov — Building Inspection and Zoning Forms
- Fill out the Village Building Permit Application (Building, Inspection and Zoning Forms page).
- Bring it to Village Hall, 210 Cottonwood Avenue (Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30), or call the Inspector (920-988-9795) with questions.
- Call the Inspector's cell to schedule any inspection.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Call 920-988-9795 to schedule
Who to contact
Kevin Bohlman
Village Inspector
- Phone
- 920-988-9795
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00-9:30 am (office 262-367-2714)
- Address
- Village Hall, 210 Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland, WI 53029 (Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm)
Contact from villageofhartland.wi.gov — Building Inspections
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- A building permit is needed to erect a fence and to replace a destroyed or deteriorated fence.
- Variances go to the Board of Appeals after a public hearing with notice to owners within 500 ft.
- The Building Permit Application's fee schedule does not list a fence 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 Hartland, WI?
Yes. The Village of Hartland requires a permit before you build a fence. A building permit is needed to erect a fence and to replace a destroyed or deteriorated fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Hartland?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences may not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 4 ft allowed in the street yard (not in the right-of-way). Corner lots: Ornamental fences may not impede traffic visibility.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Hartland?
Residential fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards. Ornamental fences may be in the street yard but not the street right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Hartland?
Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Hartland?
Fill out the Village Building Permit Application (Building, Inspection and Zoning Forms page). Bring it to Village Hall, 210 Cottonwood Avenue (Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30), or call the Inspector (920-988-9795) with questions. Call the Inspector's cell to schedule any inspection. 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 Hartland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Hartland?
Kevin Bohlman, Village Inspector. Phone 920-988-9795, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Hartland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 46-14(10) Fences
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