City of Greenwood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Greenwood? Yes. The City of Greenwood requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Greenwood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
Still being confirmed with Greenwood: What are the fence height and setback limits in Zoning Code Article K, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Greenwood
Steps based on cityofgreenwood.wi.gov — forms permits
- Download the Fencing Permit Application from the City's Forms & Permits page, or pick one up at City Hall.
- Fill it out and return it in person at City Hall (201 S Main St.) or by email to [email protected].
- Pay the fee (cash, check, money order or online); the application is not processed until payment is received.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Before processing; non-refundable (cash, check, money order or online)
Who to contact
Kayla Schar
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-267-6205
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 201 S Main St., Greenwood, WI 54437
Contact from cityofgreenwood.wi.gov — forms permits
What to submit
- City of Greenwood Fencing Permit Application
Other rules to know
- The City's Forms & Permits page lists a separate Fencing Permit Application; paper forms are also available at City Hall.
- Payment must be received before an application is processed; application payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Cash, check, money order or online payment are accepted.
- Fence rules are in the Zoning Code (Article K, 'Accessory Uses and Structures; Fences'); that article's text could not be opened, so heights and setbacks are not listed here.
- Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-153(2)(d) sets a $25.00 zoning permit application fee; it was not confirmed that this is the fence permit fee.
- Unless the Common Council appoints someone else, the City Clerk-Treasurer serves as Zoning Administrator (Sec. 13-1-151).
- The City asks residents to call City Hall (715-267-6205) if unsure whether a permit is needed.
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 Greenwood, WI?
Yes. The City of Greenwood requires a permit before you build a fence. The City asks residents to call City Hall (715-267-6205) if unsure whether a permit is needed.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Greenwood?
Download the Fencing Permit Application from the City's Forms & Permits page, or pick one up at City Hall. Fill it out and return it in person at City Hall (201 S Main St.) or by email to [email protected]. Pay the fee (cash, check, money order or online); the application is not processed until payment is received. 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 Greenwood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Greenwood?
Kayla Schar, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-267-6205, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Greenwood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code (Title 13, Ch. 1) Article K Accessory Uses and Structures; Fences
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