City of Marion fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Marion? Yes. The City of Marion requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25.00 fence permit + $25 zoning review (form shows $50.00) source
- Side and rear yards
- 72 inches on a property line source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard building setback fences may not exceed four feet source
- Corner lots
- In the vision triangle a fence may encroach only if it is four feet or less, 90% see-through, and does not block pedestrian or motorist vision source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be on the property line; the applicant is responsible for locating property lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side of all fences shall face the abutting property. source
- Not allowed
- Single-strand wire fences and barbed wire, except in the Agricultural District. Fences may not be under 30 inches, except ornamental or garden fences not placed on or near property borders. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-210-6351 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Marion
Steps based on cityofmarionwi.gov — Marion Fence Application permit v1.0
- Fill out the City of Marion Fence Application and attach a site plan showing where the fence goes.
- Submit it to the City (the fillable form has a "Submit" button; or call Building Inspector John Lust, 920-210-6351, to ask how to file) and pay the fee.
- Locate your property lines and keep the finished side facing the neighbor.
- Call the inspector at 920-210-6351 for any required inspection.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $25 fence permit + $25 zoning review; double if work starts first
- Inspections
- Call the inspector at 920-210-6351 for required inspections
Who to contact
John Lust
Building Inspector, Kunkel Engineering Group
- Phone
- 920-210-6351
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Marion, 217 N Main St, Marion, WI 54950
Contact from cityofmarionwi.gov — building inspector
What to submit
- City of Marion Fence Application/Permit
- Site plan
Other rules to know
- The City lists "Installing a fence" among projects that need a permit; permits must be obtained before starting.
- Permitted materials: treated or naturally resistant wood, wire, metal, stone, shrubbery and approved synthetic fencing; wire fences must be galvanized and/or vinyl-coated chain link in a mesh or woven design.
- Fences must be kept in good repair; the owner maintains both sides.
- Double fees if work starts before the permit is issued. Permits are non-refundable.
- The City of Marion's address is 217 N Main St, Marion, WI 54950; the UW Extension Waupaca County page lists Marion among Waupaca County's cities.
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 Marion, WI?
Yes. The City of Marion requires a permit before you build a fence. The City lists "Installing a fence" among projects that need a permit; permits must be obtained before starting.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Marion?
Side and rear yards: 72 inches on a property line. Front (street) yard: Front yard building setback fences may not exceed four feet. Corner lots: In the vision triangle a fence may encroach only if it is four feet or less, 90% see-through, and does not block pedestrian or motorist vision.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Marion?
Fences may be on the property line; the applicant is responsible for locating property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Marion?
The finished side of all fences shall face the abutting property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Marion?
$25.00 fence permit + $25 zoning review (form shows $50.00).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Marion?
Fill out the City of Marion Fence Application and attach a site plan showing where the fence goes. Submit it to the City (the fillable form has a "Submit" button; or call Building Inspector John Lust, 920-210-6351, to ask how to file) and pay the fee. Locate your property lines and keep the finished side facing the neighbor. Call the inspector at 920-210-6351 for any required inspection. 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 Marion (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Marion?
John Lust, Building Inspector, Kunkel Engineering Group. Phone 920-210-6351, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Marion's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Marion Ordinance Ch. 625-8 Fences and hedges
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