City of Weyauwega fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Weyauwega? Yes. The City of Weyauwega requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Fee as set by the City Council source
- Side and rear yards
- Residential: shall not exceed six feet (screening around pools and hot tubs up to eight feet) source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential street yards: maximum of four feet source
- Corner lots
- Must comply with the vision corner requirements of the zoning chapter source
- Distance from lot line
- A fence may be erected, placed, or maintained along a lot line. Fences parallel to a building need a minimum of two feet of clearance from that structure. The owner must locate property lines before construction. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side of the fence shall be erected to face the adjoining property (posts/studs face your own lot). source
- Not allowed
- In residential districts: barbed wire and electrical wire; woven, twisted, welded or interlaced wire ("field fence"); single-, double- or triple-strand fences; sharp or pointed pickets the Zoning Administrator deems dangerous. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Weyauwega: What is the fence permit fee, and is the application turned in at City Hall (in person) or can it be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Weyauwega
Steps based on cityofweyauwega-wi.gov — fence permit
- Download the City's fence permit application from the Fence Permit page.
- Locate your property lines and plan the fence within the height limits, finished side out.
- Turn it in at City Hall, 109 E. Main Street (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm; call 920-867-2630 with questions) and pay the fee set by the City Council.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee as set by the City Council
Who to contact
- Phone
- 920-867-2630
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm
- Address
- Weyauwega City Hall, 109 E. Main Street, Weyauwega, WI 54983
Contact from cityofweyauwega-wi.gov — building inspector
What to submit
- City of Weyauwega fence permit application
Other rules to know
- "No person shall erect a fence in the City without first obtaining a fence permit from the City" (City fence permit page). Temporary seasonal fences such as snow fences are exempt (§ 530-84).
- Call City Hall if you're unsure whether your project needs a permit.
- The County Directory (updated Oct. 2026) and the City website both list McMahon Associates (920-751-4200, [email protected]) as building inspector; City Clerk: Rebecca Loehrke, 920-867-2630.
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 Weyauwega, WI?
Yes. The City of Weyauwega requires a permit before you build a fence. Call City Hall if you're unsure whether your project needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Weyauwega?
Side and rear yards: Residential: shall not exceed six feet (screening around pools and hot tubs up to eight feet). Front (street) yard: Residential street yards: maximum of four feet. Corner lots: Must comply with the vision corner requirements of the zoning chapter.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Weyauwega?
A fence may be erected, placed, or maintained along a lot line. Fences parallel to a building need a minimum of two feet of clearance from that structure. The owner must locate property lines before construction.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Weyauwega?
The finished side of the fence shall be erected to face the adjoining property (posts/studs face your own lot).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Weyauwega?
Fee as set by the City Council.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Weyauwega?
Download the City's fence permit application from the Fence Permit page. Locate your property lines and plan the fence within the height limits, finished side out. Turn it in at City Hall, 109 E. Main Street (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm; call 920-867-2630 with questions) and pay the fee set by the City Council. 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 Weyauwega (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Weyauwega?
Weyauwega City Hall (building inspection by McMahon & Associates, 920-751-4200, [email protected]). Phone 920-867-2630.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Weyauwega's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 530-84 Fences, walls, hedges, and berms
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