City of Marshfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Marshfield? Yes. The City of Marshfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft; up to 8 ft where abutting a nonresidential district or major street source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within the required or provided front yard (max 50% opacity; no chain link in front yards) source
- Corner lots
- Street side yard 6 ft; vision triangles per § 18-102 (30 ft at street intersections, 10x10 ft at alleys/driveways; obstructions restricted between 2½ and 8 ft) source
- Distance from lot line
- Not within 3 ft of the right-of-way line in the front yard, street side yard or along an alley. May sit on side or rear lot lines. At least 3 ft from utility equipment. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and structural components must face the subject property (§ 18-106(4)(e)). source
- Not allowed
- In residential districts: corrugated metal, chicken wire, livestock fencing, barbed wire, razor wire, T/U-posts and electric fencing. All fencing needs top rail support. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Marshfield
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- Check your lot lines, easements and utilities.
- Draw a site plan showing the fence location and setbacks.
- Create an account on Marshfield Online Services and submit a Residential Fence permit application.
- Pay the permit fee online.
- Request and track inspections through Online Services.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online through Marshfield Online Services
- Inspections
- Requested and tracked online
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-486-2016
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Marshfield, 207 W. 6th St., Marshfield, WI 54449
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What to submit
- Building permit application (fence permit in Marshfield Online Services)
- Site plan showing lot lines, existing structures and easements, utilities, and the proposed fence location and setbacks
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for fences 36 inches or taller (§ 18-106(3)).
- No permit for temporary fencing up to 4 ft (construction, plant protection, snow fence) removed between May 1 and Nov. 1, or for decorative, garden and pet kennel fencing up to 6 ft that is at least 5 ft from all lot lines and outside the front yard.
- Decorative posts at least 24 in. apart may extend 8 in. above the height limit.
- Fence rules quoted from the zoneomics copy of the City zoning code (§ 18-106, Ord. 1240 and 1331); the official ecode360 copy could not be opened.
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 Marshfield, WI?
Yes. The City of Marshfield requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit for temporary fencing up to 4 ft (construction, plant protection, snow fence) removed between May 1 and Nov. 1, or for decorative, garden and pet kennel fencing up to 6 ft that is at least 5 ft from all lot lines and outside the front yard.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Marshfield?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft; up to 8 ft where abutting a nonresidential district or major street. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within the required or provided front yard (max 50% opacity; no chain link in front yards). Corner lots: Street side yard 6 ft; vision triangles per § 18-102 (30 ft at street intersections, 10x10 ft at alleys/driveways; obstructions restricted between 2½ and 8 ft).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Marshfield?
Not within 3 ft of the right-of-way line in the front yard, street side yard or along an alley. May sit on side or rear lot lines. At least 3 ft from utility equipment.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Marshfield?
Visible supports and structural components must face the subject property (§ 18-106(4)(e)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Marshfield?
Check your lot lines, easements and utilities. Draw a site plan showing the fence location and setbacks. Create an account on Marshfield Online Services and submit a Residential Fence permit application. Pay the permit fee online. Request and track inspections through Online Services. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Marshfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Marshfield?
Development Services. Phone 715-486-2016, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Marshfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code Ch. 18 Zoning, § 18-106 Fencing standards
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