Village of Vernon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Vernon? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Vernon before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Corner lots
- No structure over 3 ft in the vision setback area (Zoning Code draft Sec. 300-9A(2)(d)) source
- How to apply
- Call 262-662-2039 source
Still being confirmed with Vernon: Does the Village of Vernon require a zoning permit for a residential fence, and what height/setback limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Vernon
Steps based on villageofvernonwi.org — village county zoning
- Ask the Village Clerk Administrator (262-662-2039, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a zoning permit and what rules apply.
- Keep anything in a corner vision area under 3 ft.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-662-2039
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, W249 S8910 Center Drive, Big Bend, WI 53103
Contact from villageofvernonwi.org — village county zoning
Other rules to know
- The Village opted out of Waukesha County zoning and now administers its own zoning; zoning permits are required for structures and no longer go through the Building Inspector.
- A February 2023 draft of the Village Zoning Code (Ch. 300) excludes fences from the definition of 'structure'; no fence-specific section was found online.
- Zoning questions go to the Village Clerk Administrator ([email protected], 262-662-2039).
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 Vernon, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Vernon before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Vernon?
Ask the Village Clerk Administrator (262-662-2039, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a zoning permit and what rules apply. Keep anything in a corner vision area under 3 ft. 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 Vernon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Vernon?
Village Clerk Administrator (zoning). Phone 262-662-2039, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Vernon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Ch. 300 (Feb. 2023 draft)
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