Village of Port Edwards fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Port Edwards? Yes. The Village of Port Edwards requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted only in rear and side yards (except open-design, decorative front yard fences approved by the Zoning Administrator). On side yards the fence may not project into the principal building's required setback distance. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-887-3513 source
Still being confirmed with Port Edwards: What are the maximum residential fence heights and the permit fee in Port Edwards?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Port Edwards
- Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer (715-887-3513) for a building permit application and the fee.
- Plan the fence for the side or rear yard; a front yard fence must be an open-design decorative fence approved by the Zoning Administrator.
- Get the building permit before you build.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee per the Village Fee Schedule on file with the Clerk-Treasurer
Who to contact
Diane Tremmel
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-887-3513
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Port Edwards, PO Box 10, Port Edwards, WI 54469
Contact from woodcountywi.gov — WoodCountyDirectory
What to submit
- Building permit application (Village Code ch. 14)
Other rules to know
- "A building permit is required; see ch. 14 of this Code" (Zoning § 17.04(2)(c)).
- Zoning permits come from the Building Inspector before any construction starts (§17.26); fees are on the Village Fee Schedule on file with the Clerk-Treasurer (§17.31).
- Vision clearance: no obstructions between 2½ and 10 ft high in the vision triangle at street corners (§ 17.03(8)).
- Ordinance read is the copy posted by Wood County Planning & Zoning; fence heights were not found in it.
- No Village website with permit instructions was found.
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 Port Edwards, WI?
Yes. The Village of Port Edwards requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Port Edwards?
Residential fences are permitted only in rear and side yards (except open-design, decorative front yard fences approved by the Zoning Administrator). On side yards the fence may not project into the principal building's required setback distance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Port Edwards?
Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer (715-887-3513) for a building permit application and the fee. Plan the fence for the side or rear yard; a front yard fence must be an open-design decorative fence approved by the Zoning Administrator. Get the building permit before you build. 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 Port Edwards (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Port Edwards?
Diane Tremmel, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-887-3513, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Port Edwards's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Code § 17.04(2)(c) Residential Fence Restrictions
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