Village of Pewaukee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Pewaukee? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Pewaukee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- Under 4 1/2 ft allowed anywhere; over 4 1/2 ft must meet district height, setback and offset rules (closer to a non-street line only with the adjoining owner's written consent, not forward of the building setback line) source
- Front (street) yard
- Under 4 1/2 ft allowed anywhere on the lot; over 4 1/2 ft and up to 6 ft may come within 5 ft of a street right-of-way if the street side is landscaped and the building inspector approves source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences under 4 1/2 ft may go anywhere on the lot. Taller fences must meet district setback/offset rules unless the adjoining owner consents in writing; up to 6 ft may be within 5 ft of a street right-of-way with landscaping and building inspector approval. source
- Not allowed
- No structure that creates a nuisance by noise, dust, odor, appearance or other objectionable factor. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Pewaukee: Does the Village of Pewaukee require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Pewaukee
Steps based on villageofpewaukee.com — building inspection permits
- Call Village Hall (262-691-5660) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, follow the application requirements on the City of Pewaukee Building Services site, then pick up and pay for the permit at the Inspections Department (2nd floor, City Hall) when notified.
- Fence over 4 1/2 ft near a side or rear line? Get the neighbor's written consent.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Paid when picking up the permit at City Hall
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-691-5660
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 235 Hickory Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Contact from villageofpewaukee.com — building inspection permits
Other rules to know
- The Village zoning code treats anchored fences as permanent structures but the posted text does not say whether a fence permit is required.
- Village building permits are applied for through the City of Pewaukee Building Services website; you're contacted when the permit is issued and pick it up and pay at the Inspections Department, 2nd floor of City Hall.
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 Pewaukee, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Pewaukee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Pewaukee?
Side and rear yards: Under 4 1/2 ft allowed anywhere; over 4 1/2 ft must meet district height, setback and offset rules (closer to a non-street line only with the adjoining owner's written consent, not forward of the building setback line). Front (street) yard: Under 4 1/2 ft allowed anywhere on the lot; over 4 1/2 ft and up to 6 ft may come within 5 ft of a street right-of-way if the street side is landscaped and the building inspector approves.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Pewaukee?
Fences under 4 1/2 ft may go anywhere on the lot. Taller fences must meet district setback/offset rules unless the adjoining owner consents in writing; up to 6 ft may be within 5 ft of a street right-of-way with landscaping and building inspector approval.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Pewaukee?
Call Village Hall (262-691-5660) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, follow the application requirements on the City of Pewaukee Building Services site, then pick up and pay for the permit at the Inspections Department (2nd floor, City Hall) when notified. Fence over 4 1/2 ft near a side or rear line? Get the neighbor's written consent. 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 Pewaukee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Pewaukee?
Village Hall. Phone 262-691-5660.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Pewaukee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 40.422(c) Structures other than buildings
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