City of Buffalo City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Buffalo City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Buffalo City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft for solid fences in a yard abutting a street source
- Distance from lot line
- May be placed on the property line; owner must maintain both sides. Solid fences over 6 ft must meet building setbacks. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-248-2262 source
Still being confirmed with Buffalo City: Does a residential fence require a City building permit, and where is the application returned?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Buffalo City
Steps based on buffalocitywi.gov — BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 2025
- Fill out the City Building Permit Application.
- Confirm with the City Clerk (608-248-2262) how to submit it; the Building Committee reviews applications and this can take at least two weeks.
- Pay the fee when the permit is approved.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee due when the permit is approved: $30 for projects up to $10,000
- Review time
- Building Committee review, minimum two weeks
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-248-2262
- [email protected]
- Address
- 245 East 10th Street, Buffalo City, WI 54622
Contact from buffalocitywi.gov — contact
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- The zoning ordinance (Sec. 350-4F) sets fence heights but does not say fences need a permit; the 2025 building permit application repeats the fence requirements and lists a fee table ($30 for projects of $10,000 or less). The Building Committee reviews applications (minimum two weeks).
- Building without a permit carries fines of $100 to $5,000 (per application).
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 Buffalo City, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Buffalo City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The zoning ordinance (Sec. 350-4F) sets fence heights but does not say fences need a permit; the 2025 building permit application repeats the fence requirements and lists a fee table ($30 for projects of $10,000 or less). The Building Committee reviews applications (minimum two weeks).
How tall can a fence be in the City of Buffalo City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft for solid fences in a yard abutting a street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Buffalo City?
May be placed on the property line; owner must maintain both sides. Solid fences over 6 ft must meet building setbacks.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Buffalo City?
Fill out the City Building Permit Application. Confirm with the City Clerk (608-248-2262) how to submit it; the Building Committee reviews applications and this can take at least two weeks. Pay the fee when the permit is approved. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Buffalo City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Buffalo City?
City Clerk. Phone 608-248-2262, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Buffalo City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 350-4F Fences, hedges and walls
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