Village of Grantsburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Grantsburg? Yes. The Village of Grantsburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard; fence at least 2 ft from the public right-of-way); 2.5 ft in the vision clearance triangle source
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in vision clearance triangle (see §595-70 for corner lots) source
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft minimum from side/rear lot lines without neighbor consent; on the property line only with written approval from adjoining owners (copy to the Village); at least 6 inches from a public sidewalk; may not extend past the front of the principal structure or the front setback. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces adjacent properties or the public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Used or scrap materials (pallets, crates, vehicle parts); materials not made for fencing (doors, railroad ties, landscape timbers, utility poles); luminous materials; smooth or corrugated metal; barbed wire (except certain industrial); electric fences (except 5-ft-from-line deer fence); chicken/woven wire in non-industrial districts unless ornamental; snow fences as regular use; post-only fences. Chain link only in side and rear yards, minimum 9 gauge with a top rail. source
- How to apply
- In person
Still being confirmed with Grantsburg: What is the current fence permit fee, and how do you submit the application (mail, email or in person)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Grantsburg
- Download the Building/Zoning/Razing/Fence/Sign Permit Application from the Village Forms & Permits page.
- Mark your property lines and stake out where the fence will go.
- Fill in the site layout with all dimensions and all buildings; if the fence is on the property line attach approval letters from all affected neighbors.
- Submit to the Village Office, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg (715-463-2405) with the $25 fee; call or stop by to confirm how to submit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $25 fence permit fee per application form
Who to contact
Sheila Meyer
Village Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-463-2405
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (county directory); village site: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village of Grantsburg, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840
Contact from villageofgrantsburg.gov — village office
What to submit
- Building/Zoning/Razing/Fence/Sign Permit Application
- Property lines marked and fence location staked out
- Site layout with all dimensions and all buildings including accessory structures
- Approval letters from all affected neighbors if the fence goes on the property line
Other rules to know
- Permit required for installing a fence over 16 linear feet; temporary fences (up to 45 days) and pet enclosures do not need a fence permit.
- Pet enclosures and dog runs: 6 ft max, 250 sq ft max, at least 10 ft from side and rear lot lines.
- The Village does not enforce private restrictive covenants; the owner is responsible for storm water issues.
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 Grantsburg, WI?
Yes. The Village of Grantsburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Grantsburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard; fence at least 2 ft from the public right-of-way); 2.5 ft in the vision clearance triangle. Corner lots: 2.5 ft in vision clearance triangle (see §595-70 for corner lots).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Grantsburg?
2 ft minimum from side/rear lot lines without neighbor consent; on the property line only with written approval from adjoining owners (copy to the Village); at least 6 inches from a public sidewalk; may not extend past the front of the principal structure or the front setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Grantsburg?
Finished side faces adjacent properties or the public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Grantsburg?
Download the Building/Zoning/Razing/Fence/Sign Permit Application from the Village Forms & Permits page. Mark your property lines and stake out where the fence will go. Fill in the site layout with all dimensions and all buildings; if the fence is on the property line attach approval letters from all affected neighbors. Submit to the Village Office, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg (715-463-2405) with the $25 fee; call or stop by to confirm how to submit. 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 Village of Grantsburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Grantsburg?
Sheila Meyer, Village Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-463-2405, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Grantsburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Ch. 595 Art. XI Accessory Uses and Structures; Fences
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