Village of Coloma fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Coloma? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Coloma before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft from grade (residential districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in the front yard unless 36 inches or less, meets vision clearance rules and is more than half open space; residential fences between a street line and the street setback line limited to 3 ft (§ 480-3E(3)(b)) source
- Corner lots
- Must meet vision clearance rules source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be placed adjacent to the lot line in side and rear yards; not within the public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Decorative sides facing outward; residential fences shall be attractive and have the smooth side out. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or concertina wire fences. source
- How to apply
- Call (715) 228-2871 source
Still being confirmed with Coloma: Does a residential fence in the Village of Coloma need a building permit from the Zoning Administrator, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Coloma
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 3
- Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer at (715) 228-2871 (Mon-Fri 8-4) to ask whether your fence needs a building permit from the Zoning Administrator.
- If so, apply in duplicate to the Zoning Administrator and pay the fee from the Village's Zoning Permit Fee Schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee per the Village Zoning Permit Fee Schedule; receipt by the Village Clerk/Treasurer
- Permit good for
- One year from issue
Who to contact
Brenda Walker
Village Clerk/Treasurer (Planning & Zoning listed under this office)
- Phone
- (715) 228-2871
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Address
- 155 N Front Street (PO Box 353), Coloma, WI 54930
Contact from villageofcoloma.com — contact list
Other rules to know
- The Village zoning code says no structure shall be built, moved or structurally altered until a building permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator; applications are made in duplicate to the Zoning Administrator with the fee from the Zoning Permit Fee Schedule. The code does not say whether fences need this permit.
- Permits expire within one year of issue.
- Commercial and industrial district fences may be up to 8 ft.
- The Village zoning code defines a fence as "a structure which is a barrier and used as a boundary or means of protection or confinement" (Ch. 480 definitions); open fences have 50% of the surface area in open spaces. The code still does not state outright that fences need a permit.
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 Coloma, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Coloma before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Village zoning code defines a fence as "a structure which is a barrier and used as a boundary or means of protection or confinement" (Ch. 480 definitions); open fences have 50% of the surface area in open spaces. The code still does not state outright that fences need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Coloma?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft from grade (residential districts). Front (street) yard: Not allowed in the front yard unless 36 inches or less, meets vision clearance rules and is more than half open space; residential fences between a street line and the street setback line limited to 3 ft (§ 480-3E(3)(b)). Corner lots: Must meet vision clearance rules.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Coloma?
Fences may be placed adjacent to the lot line in side and rear yards; not within the public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Coloma?
Decorative sides facing outward; residential fences shall be attractive and have the smooth side out.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Coloma?
Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer at (715) 228-2871 (Mon-Fri 8-4) to ask whether your fence needs a building permit from the Zoning Administrator. If so, apply in duplicate to the Zoning Administrator and pay the fee from the Village's Zoning Permit Fee Schedule. 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 Coloma (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Coloma?
Brenda Walker, Village Clerk/Treasurer (Planning & Zoning listed under this office). Phone (715) 228-2871.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Coloma's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of the Village of Coloma ch. 480 Zoning, § 480-3B(4) and § 480-3E(3) Fences
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