Village of North Prairie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of North Prairie? Yes. The Village of North Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Fence Permit fee set by Village Board resolution source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences may not extend into the street yard (except certain double-frontage lots); ornamental fences up to 48 in.; front-of-dwelling accent fences up to 42 in., at least 50% open, enclosing no more than 15 x 15 ft source
- Corner lots
- Ornamental fences must meet the traffic visibility rules in Sec. 6.1 source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards. Ornamental fences may not be in the street right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences (except in the A-T district, and electric fences in R-1 with a conditional use permit for domestic livestock). source
- How to apply
- Call 262-210-3226 source
Still being confirmed with North Prairie: What is the fence permit fee, and how should the application be submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of North Prairie
Steps based on service-life.com — CURRENT Zoning Ordinance 02282018
- Get a building permit application from Village Hall (262-392-2271) or Building Inspector Ethan Schenning (262-210-3226, by appointment).
- Attach a plat of survey showing the fence; for a shared fence, all owners sign a joint application.
- Pay the fence permit fee and wait for the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fence permit fee per Village Board resolution
Who to contact
Ethan Schenning
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-210-3226
- Hours
- By appointment only
- Address
- Village Hall, 130 N. Harrison Street, P.O. Box 276, North Prairie, WI 53153
Contact from northprairie.net — 26834
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Plat of survey
- Joint permit application signed by all owners, for a shared fence
Other rules to know
- Fences around tennis or volleyball courts up to 10 ft need Plan Commission approval and must be at least 20 ft from lot lines.
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 North Prairie, WI?
Yes. The Village of North Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of North Prairie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences may not extend into the street yard (except certain double-frontage lots); ornamental fences up to 48 in.; front-of-dwelling accent fences up to 42 in., at least 50% open, enclosing no more than 15 x 15 ft. Corner lots: Ornamental fences must meet the traffic visibility rules in Sec. 6.1.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of North Prairie?
Residential fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards. Ornamental fences may not be in the street right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of North Prairie?
Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of North Prairie?
Fence Permit fee set by Village Board resolution.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of North Prairie?
Get a building permit application from Village Hall (262-392-2271) or Building Inspector Ethan Schenning (262-210-3226, by appointment). Attach a plat of survey showing the fence; for a shared fence, all owners sign a joint application. Pay the fence permit fee and 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 North Prairie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of North Prairie?
Ethan Schenning, Building Inspector. Phone 262-210-3226.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of North Prairie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.4(G) Fences
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