Village of Menomonee Falls fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Menomonee Falls? Yes. The Village of Menomonee Falls requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by Code Sec. 42-122(u) (amount not listed on the Village's permit page) source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 4 1/2 ft without a permit; 6 ft maximum with a permit source
- Front (street) yard
- Up to 4 1/2 ft without a permit; over 4 1/2 ft (to 6 ft) needs a permit and must meet the district's street setback source
- Corner lots
- Fencing that might obstruct vision may not be located near the intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences taller than 4 1/2 ft must meet the zoning district's setback from the street property line. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Menomonee Falls
Steps based on menomoneefalls.gov — Fences
- Fence over 4 1/2 ft? Fill out the Application for Zoning Permit.
- Attach a property survey showing the fence location.
- Submit through the Village Permit Portal (BS&A), or mail it with a check to Village Hall.
- Keep taller fences behind the district's street setback and out of the corner vision area.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per Code Sec. 42-122(u); mailed applications need the check before processing
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-532-4282
- Hours
- Weekdays 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, W156 N8480 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Contact from menomoneefalls.gov — Licenses Permits Applications
What to submit
- Application for Zoning Permit
- Property survey showing where the fence will go
Other rules to know
- In single-family districts, fences up to 4 1/2 ft need no permit; a permit is required for fences over 4 1/2 ft up to the 6-ft maximum.
- Neighborhood associations, deed restrictions and easements may add limits.
- Mailed applications are not processed until the check is received.
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 Menomonee Falls, WI?
Yes. The Village of Menomonee Falls requires a permit before you build a fence. In single-family districts, fences up to 4 1/2 ft need no permit; a permit is required for fences over 4 1/2 ft up to the 6-ft maximum.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Menomonee Falls?
Side and rear yards: Up to 4 1/2 ft without a permit; 6 ft maximum with a permit. Front (street) yard: Up to 4 1/2 ft without a permit; over 4 1/2 ft (to 6 ft) needs a permit and must meet the district's street setback. Corner lots: Fencing that might obstruct vision may not be located near the intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Menomonee Falls?
Fences taller than 4 1/2 ft must meet the zoning district's setback from the street property line.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Menomonee Falls?
Set by Code Sec. 42-122(u) (amount not listed on the Village's permit page).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Menomonee Falls?
Fence over 4 1/2 ft? Fill out the Application for Zoning Permit. Attach a property survey showing the fence location. Submit through the Village Permit Portal (BS&A), or mail it with a check to Village Hall. Keep taller fences behind the district's street setback and out of the corner vision area. 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 Menomonee Falls (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Menomonee Falls?
Building Inspection (fences). Phone 262-532-4282.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Menomonee Falls's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance (fence regulations); fees Code Sec. 42-122
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