City of Manawa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Manawa? Yes. The City of Manawa requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $40.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential fences greater than six feet require a conditional use permit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft from the front lot line and the first 10 feet of the side yard from the front lot line source
- Corner lots
- No fence over 4 ft in the front yard or in the side yard adjacent to the street of a corner lot; vision-clearance triangle rules apply source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence shall be located within one foot of the public street right-of-way on any lot in a residential area. Fences in or adjacent to a residential property are permitted along lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property; poles and supports must be on the interior (your) side. source
- Not allowed
- Fences in a dangerous condition or which conduct electricity; electric-shock and barbed wire fences (barbed wire allowed only in industrial areas under conditions). Security fences not allowed in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Manawa
Steps based on cityofmanawa.org — fence permit
- Fill out the City of Manawa Fence Permit Application with the fence type, materials, heights and cost.
- Draw a site sketch showing the fence relative to lot lines, the street right-of-way, driveways and buildings.
- Contact Building Inspector Paul Hanlon (920-878-0024, [email protected]) or the City Clerk (920-596-2577) to file it, and pay the $40 fee.
- The application becomes a permit once a City representative signs it; wait for approval before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $40.00; all fees doubled if work starts before the permit
- Review time
- Becomes a permit when signed by authorized City personnel
- Inspections
- City officials may enter the property to inspect
Who to contact
Paul Hanlon
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-878-0024
- [email protected]
- Address
- Manawa Municipal Building, 500 S. Bridge Street, PO Box 248, Manawa, WI 54949
Contact from cityofmanawa.org — building inspector
What to submit
- City of Manawa Fence Permit Application
- Site sketch showing the fence location with respect to lot lines, street right-of-way, driveway openings and existing structures
Other rules to know
- Snow fences (wooden pickets bound with wire, max 4 ft) are allowed but must be removed between May 1 and November 1; temporary fences need no permit but may not stand more than 45 days.
- Failure to obtain a permit before starting work doubles all fees; an early start permit is $100.00.
- Fences must be maintained and kept safe and in good repair.
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 Manawa, WI?
Yes. The City of Manawa requires a permit before you build a fence. Snow fences (wooden pickets bound with wire, max 4 ft) are allowed but must be removed between May 1 and November 1; temporary fences need no permit but may not stand more than 45 days.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Manawa?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential fences greater than six feet require a conditional use permit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft from the front lot line and the first 10 feet of the side yard from the front lot line. Corner lots: No fence over 4 ft in the front yard or in the side yard adjacent to the street of a corner lot; vision-clearance triangle rules apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Manawa?
No fence shall be located within one foot of the public street right-of-way on any lot in a residential area. Fences in or adjacent to a residential property are permitted along lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Manawa?
The finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property; poles and supports must be on the interior (your) side.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Manawa?
$40.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Manawa?
Fill out the City of Manawa Fence Permit Application with the fence type, materials, heights and cost. Draw a site sketch showing the fence relative to lot lines, the street right-of-way, driveways and buildings. Contact Building Inspector Paul Hanlon (920-878-0024, [email protected]) or the City Clerk (920-596-2577) to file it, and pay the $40 fee. The application becomes a permit once a City representative signs it; wait for approval before building. 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 Manawa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Manawa?
Paul Hanlon, Building Inspector. Phone 920-878-0024, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Manawa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 303-100 Fences and hedges
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