City of Clintonville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clintonville? Yes. The City of Clintonville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $55.00 zoning permit (1 & 2 Family Accessory Buildings, Fences, Decks, and Pools) source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Clintonville: What fence heights and setbacks does Clintonville's Chapter 17 zoning code allow? Is the $55 fence zoning fee on the v4.8.3 application still current, and is Matthew Kelly (920-763-4018) still also an inspector contact?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clintonville
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- Fill out the City's simple building permit application, check "Fence", and draw a plot plan showing the fence and its distance from the lot lines.
- Sign the Right to Cure acknowledgment.
- Bring it to the building inspector at City Hall, 50 10th St (office hours Tue & Thu 10:00-11:30 a.m.) or call John Lust at (920) 210-6351 to arrange, and pay the $55 zoning fee. Allow up to 10 days for review.
- Call the inspector when the work is complete.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $55.00 zoning fee; fees multiply if work starts before the permit
- Review time
- Allow up to 10 days
- Inspections
- Call the inspector to arrange required inspections when work is complete; re-inspection $50 first, $100 each later; $150 for failing to call for inspection
Who to contact
John Lust
Building Inspector (Kunkel Engineering Group); City Hall (715) 823-7600
- Phone
- (920) 210-6351
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:30 a.m., at City Hall
- Address
- City Hall, 50 10th St, Clintonville, WI 54929
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What to submit
- City of Clintonville simple building permit application (check "Fence" and give the estimated fence cost)
- Plot plan showing lot shape and size, existing and proposed structures, and distances from lot lines
- Owner's signed and dated "Right to Cure" acknowledgment
- Contractor qualifier and dwelling contractor numbers, if a contractor is used
Other rules to know
- The City lists "Installing a fence" among projects that need a permit.
- Starting work before the permit is issued: the application says triple fees (the permits page says doubled). Permits are non-refundable.
- Fence rules are in Chapter 17 (Zoning Code) of the Clintonville Municipal Code, which was not found online.
- City Clerk/Treasurer: Peggy Johnson, 715-823-7602, [email protected] (County Directory, updated Oct. 2026).
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 City of Clintonville, WI?
Yes. The City of Clintonville requires a permit before you build a fence. The City lists "Installing a fence" among projects that need a permit.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Clintonville?
$55.00 zoning permit (1 & 2 Family Accessory Buildings, Fences, Decks, and Pools).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clintonville?
Fill out the City's simple building permit application, check "Fence", and draw a plot plan showing the fence and its distance from the lot lines. Sign the Right to Cure acknowledgment. Bring it to the building inspector at City Hall, 50 10th St (office hours Tue & Thu 10:00-11:30 a.m.) or call John Lust at (920) 210-6351 to arrange, and pay the $55 zoning fee. Allow up to 10 days for review. Call the inspector when the work is complete. 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 City of Clintonville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clintonville?
John Lust, Building Inspector (Kunkel Engineering Group); City Hall (715) 823-7600. Phone (920) 210-6351, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Clintonville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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