City of Neenah fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Neenah? Yes. The City of Neenah requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Neenah (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See the City inspections fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (chain link at least 75% open may be 4 ft)
- Corner lots
- Corner lots have extra rules; ask inspection staff
- Distance from lot line
- Up to, but not on or over, the property line. Side-yard fences up to 6 ft may extend forward to the front yard setback.
- Not allowed
- Electric or barbed wire; aluminum siding, vehicle parts, chicken wire, cloth or tarps, scrap wood.
- How to apply
- Online portal
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Neenah
- Read the City's Fences handout.
- Draw a site plan of the whole lot showing the fence location, height, length, material and cost.
- Apply and upload the site plan on the City's Evolve permit portal.
- Pay the fee from the City inspections fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Questions: Community Development, 211 Walnut St, 920-886-6130.
- Paying
- Per the City inspections fee schedule
Who to contact
Community Development
City of Neenah
- Phone
- 920-886-6130
- Address
- Community Development, 211 Walnut St, Neenah, WI 54956
What to submit
- Site plan of the whole lot showing fence location, height, length, material and cost
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 Neenah, WI?
Yes. The City of Neenah requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Neenah?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft (chain link at least 75% open may be 4 ft). Corner lots: Corner lots have extra rules; ask inspection staff.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Neenah?
Up to, but not on or over, the property line. Side-yard fences up to 6 ft may extend forward to the front yard setback.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Neenah?
See the City inspections fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Neenah?
Read the City's Fences handout. Draw a site plan of the whole lot showing the fence location, height, length, material and cost. Apply and upload the site plan on the City's Evolve permit portal. Pay the fee from the City inspections 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 Neenah (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Neenah?
Community Development, City of Neenah. Phone 920-886-6130.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Neenah's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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