Village of Sussex fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Sussex? Yes. The Village of Sussex requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $55 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences may not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 48 in.; front-yard accent fences up to 42 in. meeting district setbacks source
- Corner lots
- Ornamental fences must meet the traffic visibility rules in Sec. 17.0601 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 a 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-1 Agricultural District). source
- How to apply
- Call 262-246-5212 source
Still being confirmed with Sussex: Is the fence permit fee still $55, and can fence permits be filed through the online portal?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Sussex
Steps based on sussexwi.gov — 637269558076500000
- Fill out a Building Permit Application with the fence height, length, type and materials.
- Attach a plat of survey showing your lot lines and where the fence will go.
- Submit it to the Building Inspection Department (paper, or the Village's online permit portal if fences are available there; call 262-246-5212 to confirm) and pay the $55 fee.
- Allow up to two weeks for approval; start within 6 months.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $55
- Review time
- Up to two weeks
- Inspections
- Call 262-246-5212 with at least 24 hours' notice
- Permit good for
- One year; work must begin within 6 months
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-246-5212
- Hours
- Inspectors available Mon-Thu 8:00-9:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.; office closed Fridays
- Address
- Building Inspection Department, Sussex Village Hall, N64 W23760 Main St., Sussex, WI 53089
Contact from sussexwi.gov — building
What to submit
- Completed Building Permit Application with fence height, length, type and materials
- Plat of survey (current or existing) showing lot lines and the proposed fence location
- Joint permit application from all owners for a shared fence
Other rules to know
- Approval may take up to two weeks depending on workload.
- Some subdivisions have their own fence rules; check with your homeowner's association.
- The fee comes from the Village's fence permit information sheet (posted 2020); confirm it is current.
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 Sussex, WI?
Yes. The Village of Sussex requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Sussex?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences may not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 48 in.; front-yard accent fences up to 42 in. meeting district setbacks. Corner lots: Ornamental fences must meet the traffic visibility rules in Sec. 17.0601.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Sussex?
Residential fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards. Ornamental fences may not be in a street right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Sussex?
Finished side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Sussex?
$55.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Sussex?
Fill out a Building Permit Application with the fence height, length, type and materials. Attach a plat of survey showing your lot lines and where the fence will go. Submit it to the Building Inspection Department (paper, or the Village's online permit portal if fences are available there; call 262-246-5212 to confirm) and pay the $55 fee. Allow up to two weeks for approval; start within 6 months. 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 Sussex (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Sussex?
Building Inspection Department. Phone 262-246-5212.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Sussex's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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