Village of Redgranite fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Redgranite? Yes. The Village of Redgranite requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $80.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft from grade (residential districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in the front yard unless less than 36 inches high, more than 50 percent air space, and in compliance with vision clearance regulations (1.03 (5)) source
- Corner lots
- Must comply with vision clearance regulations (1.03 (5)) 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; fences must be kept in good repair. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrical, or concertina wire fences. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Redgranite
Steps based on vl.redgranite.wi.gov — App BuildingPermit
- Download the Village Application for Building Permit and check the Fence box.
- Draw a plot plan showing the lot, existing buildings and the fence location with setbacks.
- Turn the application in to the Village Clerk/Treasurer at Village Hall, 161 Dearborn St (Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30; 920-566-2381) and pay the $80.00 fence fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $80.00 fence fee (fee schedule at the Village Clerk's office)
- Inspections
- Applicant grants the building inspector permission to enter the premises at all reasonable hours
Who to contact
Becky Streck
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 920-566-2381
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- Village Clerk/Treasurer, Village Hall, 161 Dearborn St / PO Box 500, Redgranite, WI 54970
Contact from vl.redgranite.wi.gov — officials
What to submit
- Application for Building Permit (Fence box)
- Plot plan showing shape and size of lot and location and size of existing and proposed buildings, with setbacks
Other rules to know
- Commercial and industrial district fences may be up to 8 ft.
- The Village handout's accessory-use section says a zoning permit is required before construction of any accessory use or structure.
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 Redgranite, WI?
Yes. The Village of Redgranite requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Redgranite?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft from grade (residential districts). Front (street) yard: Not allowed in the front yard unless less than 36 inches high, more than 50 percent air space, and in compliance with vision clearance regulations (1.03 (5)). Corner lots: Must comply with vision clearance regulations (1.03 (5)).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Redgranite?
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 Redgranite?
Decorative sides facing outward; fences must be kept in good repair.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Redgranite?
$80.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Redgranite?
Download the Village Application for Building Permit and check the Fence box. Draw a plot plan showing the lot, existing buildings and the fence location with setbacks. Turn the application in to the Village Clerk/Treasurer at Village Hall, 161 Dearborn St (Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30; 920-566-2381) and pay the $80.00 fence fee. 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 Redgranite (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Redgranite?
Becky Streck, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 920-566-2381, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Redgranite's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village fence regulations (Fences, Sheds, and Garages handout); Building Code 10-3-2
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