Village of Siren fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Siren? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Siren 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
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required street or corner side yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- May be built alongside lot lines but may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences; fences in dangerous condition; fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire (except industrial areas under conditions). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-349-2273 source
Still being confirmed with Siren: Does a permanent residential fence in the Village of Siren need a village permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Siren
- Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer (715-349-2273) to ask whether a permanent fence needs a building or zoning permit and how to apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Ann Peterson
Village Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-349-2273
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village of Siren, P.O. Box 23, Siren, WI 54872
Contact from burnettcountywi.gov — Directory with cover 2025 NEWEST single view revised 060425
Other rules to know
- Zoning §595-89: residential lot-line fences up to 7 ft above ground; 8 ft limit where the lot line adjoins nonresidential property.
- §595-89(H): no permit is needed for temporary fences (up to 45 days). The fence section does not say whether a permanent fence needs a permit; the Village Building Code requires a permit before construction, alteration, moving or demolition and fees are set by Village Board resolution.
- Source copy of the zoning code is a zoneomics mirror; the Village's ecode360 index lists the same section as §595-89 Fences and hedges.
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 Siren, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Siren before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. §595-89(H): no permit is needed for temporary fences (up to 45 days). The fence section does not say whether a permanent fence needs a permit; the Village Building Code requires a permit before construction, alteration, moving or demolition and fees are set by Village Board resolution.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Siren?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required street or corner side yard. Corner lots: 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Siren?
May be built alongside lot lines but may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Siren?
Finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Siren?
Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer (715-349-2273) to ask whether a permanent fence needs a building or zoning permit and how to apply. 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 Siren (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Siren?
Ann Peterson, Village Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-349-2273, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Siren's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code §595-89 Fences and hedges
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