Village of Fox Crossing fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Fox Crossing? Yes. The Village of Fox Crossing requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- Calculated after the application is approved (see Village fee schedule)
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within 30 ft of the front line, at least 50% open
- Corner lots
- 30 ft vision triangle at intersections; 15 x 25 ft at driveways
- Distance from lot line
- At least 6 in. from side and rear lot lines (on the line with the neighbor's written consent); 2 ft from the front line. No fences in the shore yard setback.
- Good side faces
- Non-decorative posts and supports face your lot.
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electric, spike or sharp-picket, and strand fences.
- How to apply
- In person
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Fox Crossing
- Pick up a fence permit application at the Village municipal building, or download it from foxcrossingwi.gov.
- Make an 8.5x11 drawing showing the fence location, height, and distance to all lot lines and other structures.
- Building on a side or rear lot line? Get written permission from the neighbor and include a copy.
- Turn in the application and drawing at 2000 Municipal Dr, Neenah (Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm).
- Staff calculate the fee once the application is approved. Pay it and receive your permit.
- Display the permit where it can be seen from the street for the whole project.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Calculated after approval; paid when you pick up the permit
Who to contact
Community Development
Village of Fox Crossing
- Phone
- 920-720-7105
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm
- Address
- Community Development, 2000 Municipal Dr, Neenah, WI 54956
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application
- 8.5 x 11 drawing showing fence location, height, and distance to lot lines and other structures
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 Fox Crossing, WI?
Yes. The Village of Fox Crossing requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Fox Crossing?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within 30 ft of the front line, at least 50% open. Corner lots: 30 ft vision triangle at intersections; 15 x 25 ft at driveways.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Fox Crossing?
At least 6 in. from side and rear lot lines (on the line with the neighbor's written consent); 2 ft from the front line. No fences in the shore yard setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Fox Crossing?
Non-decorative posts and supports face your lot.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Fox Crossing?
Calculated after the application is approved (see Village fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Fox Crossing?
Pick up a fence permit application at the Village municipal building, or download it from foxcrossingwi.gov. Make an 8.5x11 drawing showing the fence location, height, and distance to all lot lines and other structures. Building on a side or rear lot line? Get written permission from the neighbor and include a copy. Turn in the application and drawing at 2000 Municipal Dr, Neenah (Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm). Staff calculate the fee once the application is approved. Pay it and receive your permit. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Fox Crossing (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Fox Crossing?
Community Development, Village of Fox Crossing. Phone 920-720-7105, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Fox Crossing's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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