Village of Lake Hallie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Lake Hallie? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Lake Hallie 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 (6'4" overall from existing ground) source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches in the front yard (52 inches overall height from existing ground) source
- Distance from lot line
- Open and solid fences are exempt from side and rear yard setback requirements; fences complying with Sec. 70-107(g) are allowed within setback lines and visual clearance triangles (Sec. 70-109(d)). source
- Good side faces
- Finished surface (no exposed posts/framing) faces the outside of the lot. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electrically charged fencing in any district except agricultural, commercial and industrial. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-726-2660 ext. 3 source
Still being confirmed with Lake Hallie: Does a residential fence in the Village of Lake Hallie need a zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Lake Hallie
Steps based on chippewacountywi.gov — Lake Halie Zoning Permit Application PDF
- Call Chippewa County Planning & Zoning (715-726-7940) or the Village (715-726-2660 ext. 3) to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- If required, complete the Lake Hallie Zoning Permit Application with a site plan and fee, and submit to the county office.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Cash or check payable to Chippewa County Treasurer (accessory structure fees start at $50)
Who to contact
Anastasia Stueber
Clerk
- Phone
- 715-726-2660 ext. 3
- [email protected]
- Address
- Chippewa County Planning & Zoning, 711 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Contact from chippewacountywi.gov — Municipal Clerk Contact Information
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Village zoning permits are filed with Chippewa County Planning & Zoning using a Lake Hallie Zoning Permit Application (accessory structures start at $50); the form does not mention fences.
- The village zoning text (2021 copy) says Sec. 70-107(g) contains no fence permit requirement, but an amendment note (2019-01(F)) refers to 'requiring permits for fencing' in residential front yards. Confirm whether a permit is needed.
- A front-yard fence over 48 inches is allowed only for an in-ground patio (max 40 lineal ft, max 6 ft, outside the vision triangle, 20 ft from the road right-of-way, no roof).
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 Lake Hallie, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Lake Hallie before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The village zoning text (2021 copy) says Sec. 70-107(g) contains no fence permit requirement, but an amendment note (2019-01(F)) refers to 'requiring permits for fencing' in residential front yards. Confirm whether a permit is needed.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Lake Hallie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (6'4" overall from existing ground). Front (street) yard: 48 inches in the front yard (52 inches overall height from existing ground).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Lake Hallie?
Open and solid fences are exempt from side and rear yard setback requirements; fences complying with Sec. 70-107(g) are allowed within setback lines and visual clearance triangles (Sec. 70-109(d)).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Lake Hallie?
Finished surface (no exposed posts/framing) faces the outside of the lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Lake Hallie?
Call Chippewa County Planning & Zoning (715-726-7940) or the Village (715-726-2660 ext. 3) to ask whether a fence needs a permit. If required, complete the Lake Hallie Zoning Permit Application with a site plan and fee, and submit to the county office. 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 Lake Hallie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Lake Hallie?
Anastasia Stueber, Clerk. Phone 715-726-2660 ext. 3, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Lake Hallie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 70-107(g) Fences
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