City of Menasha fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Menasha? Yes. The City of Menasha requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See the City building fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft 6 in within the front yard setback (no chain link there)
- Corner lots
- Vision control area rules (Sec. 13-1-53) apply
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electric, strand, corrugated metal, razor wire, T-posts or U-posts.
- How to apply
- Online portal, email
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Menasha
- Read the City's Fence Factsheet.
- Sketch the fence design with its height and location.
- Apply on the City's GovWell portal, or email [email protected].
- Pay the fee from the City building fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Questions: Community Development, 100 Main St, Suite 200, 920-967-3655.
- Paying
- Per the City building fee schedule
Who to contact
Community Development
City of Menasha
- Phone
- 920-967-3655
- [email protected]
- Address
- Community Development, 100 Main St, Suite 200, Menasha, WI 54952
What to submit
- Sketch or design of the fence with height and location
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for fences in the front yard (including corner and through lots). Ask whether yours needs one if it is only in the side or rear yard.
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 Menasha, WI?
Yes. The City of Menasha requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Menasha?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft 6 in within the front yard setback (no chain link there). Corner lots: Vision control area rules (Sec. 13-1-53) apply.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Menasha?
See the City building fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Menasha?
Read the City's Fence Factsheet. Sketch the fence design with its height and location. Apply on the City's GovWell portal, or email [email protected]. Pay the fee from the City building 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 City of Menasha (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Menasha?
Community Development, City of Menasha. Phone 920-967-3655, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Menasha's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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