Village of Lac La Belle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Lac La Belle? Yes. The Village of Lac La Belle requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- Side and rear yards
- 4 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 feet (front yard) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 3 feet off property lines. source
- Good side faces
- For wood fences, the good side faces the neighbor. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-723-4100 source
Still being confirmed with Lac La Belle: Do the same fence rules ($50, 3 ft front / 4 ft side-rear, 3 ft off lot lines) apply in the original Village area, and should the check be payable to the Village?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Lac La Belle
Steps based on laclabelle-wi.gov — 24075
- Prepare two copies of a survey or site plan showing where the fence will go (at least 3 ft off the lot lines).
- Call Building Inspector Jared Thiede (920-723-4100) to confirm how to drop off or send the application.
- Pay the $50 fence permit fee by check.
- Wait for the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 by check
- Inspections
- Call in inspection requests at least 24 hours ahead
Who to contact
Jared Thiede
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Inspector
- Phone
- 920-723-4100
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Phone Mon-Fri 8-4; office hours Tue-Wed-Thu 11am-12:30pm
- Address
- W359 N6812 Brown Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Contact from laclabelle-wi.gov — 24075
What to submit
- Two copies of a survey or site plan showing the proposed fence
- $50 check
Other rules to know
- The Village absorbed nearly all of the former Town of Oconomowoc on January 1, 2025; former Town ordinances continue to apply in that territory until the Village updates its code.
- Fence variances go through the Plan Commission and carry extra fees.
- The building inspection page says the $50 check is payable to the Town of Oconomowoc; confirm the payee.
- Inspection requests must be phoned in (not emailed or texted) with at least 24 hours' notice.
- Per the Waukesha County Planning and Zoning FAQ, all of the Village of Lac La Belle is in the County's 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 Village of Lac La Belle, WI?
Yes. The Village of Lac La Belle requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Lac La Belle?
Side and rear yards: 4 feet. Front (street) yard: 3 feet (front yard).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Lac La Belle?
At least 3 feet off property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Lac La Belle?
For wood fences, the good side faces the neighbor.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Lac La Belle?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Lac La Belle?
Prepare two copies of a survey or site plan showing where the fence will go (at least 3 ft off the lot lines). Call Building Inspector Jared Thiede (920-723-4100) to confirm how to drop off or send the application. Pay the $50 fence permit fee by check. Wait for 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 Village of Lac La Belle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Lac La Belle?
Jared Thiede, Building, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Inspector. Phone 920-723-4100, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Lac La Belle's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Former Town of Oconomowoc Fences chapter (applies in transferred territory)
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