Village of Wales fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Wales? Yes. The Village of Wales requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- See 2025 Building Permit Fee Schedule (double fees if work starts before the permit) source
- Side and rear yards
- 4 ft without a permit (in the rear and side setback areas) source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or similar injurious material and electrically charged fences (except to protect industrial or agricultural property); barbed wire along or near a public sidewalk. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-490-4141 source
Still being confirmed with Wales: What height and setback limits apply to fences that need Plan Commission approval, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Wales
Steps based on villageofwales.gov — building inspection
- Call Building Inspector Mike Sindorf (262-490-4141) before starting any fence work.
- Fence taller than 4 ft or outside the rear/side setback areas? Get Plan Commission approval, then a building permit.
- Fill out the Wales Building Permit Application and pay the fee before work begins (double fees otherwise).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per 2025 Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Review time
- Plan Commission for fences not meeting the no-permit conditions
Who to contact
Mike Sindorf
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-490-4141
- Hours
- Office hours Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Village Hall Mon-Thu 7:30-3:00, Fri 7:30-12:00
- Address
- Village Hall, 129 W. Main Street (PO Box 47), Wales, WI 53183
Contact from villageofwales.gov — building inspection
What to submit
- Wales Building Permit Application
- Plan Commission approval (for fences that don't meet the no-permit conditions)
Other rules to know
- Residential fences up to 4 ft in the rear and side setback areas need no building permit; any other fence needs Plan Commission approval and a building permit before construction.
- The Village's Building Inspection page lists fencing as work that requires contacting the Building Inspector before work begins.
- Slatted or rail fences must be installed so debris doesn't collect at the bottom; fences must be kept in good, sound and presentable condition.
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 Wales, WI?
Yes. The Village of Wales requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Wales?
Side and rear yards: 4 ft without a permit (in the rear and side setback areas).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Wales?
See 2025 Building Permit Fee Schedule (double fees if work starts before the permit).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Wales?
Call Building Inspector Mike Sindorf (262-490-4141) before starting any fence work. Fence taller than 4 ft or outside the rear/side setback areas? Get Plan Commission approval, then a building permit. Fill out the Wales Building Permit Application and pay the fee before work begins (double fees otherwise). 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 Wales (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Wales?
Mike Sindorf, Building Inspector. Phone 262-490-4141.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Wales's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Fences chapter (former 1989 Code Secs. 8.13, 8.25, 14.09)
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