City of Neillsville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Neillsville? Yes. The City of Neillsville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft max (7 ft along a lot line abutting a nonresidential district) source
- Front (street) yard
- Front lot line: 3 ft max, decorative only, at least 50% see-through; no fence nearer the street than the front of the house or the front setback line, whichever is nearer source
- Corner lots
- 2 ft max within 15 ft of an intersection (vision clearance) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from lot lines (except as otherwise stated); at least 3 ft from any alley lot line. source
- Good side faces
- Structural components must face the owner's side of the property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrically charged or other inherently dangerous fences (barbed wire, corrugated metal, razor wire) unless the chapter allows them. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-743-5678 source
Still being confirmed with Neillsville: What is the current fence permit fee, and can applications be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Neillsville
Steps based on neillsville-wi.com — forms and permits
- Call Public Works at 715-743-5678 for the fence permit application and current fee.
- Prepare a site plan showing lot lines, buildings, existing and proposed fence location and design, streets, easements, utilities and setbacks.
- Submit the application and site plan; the Building Inspector reviews and approves the site plan before issuing the permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Luke Friemoth
Administrator/Director of Public Works
- Phone
- 715-743-5678
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (Public Works)
- Address
- Public Works, 106 W. Division Street, Neillsville, WI 54456
Contact from neillsville-wi.com — city departments
What to submit
- Site plan showing lot lines, existing buildings and dimensions, existing and proposed fence locations and fence design, plus abutting streets, easements, utilities and proposed setbacks.
Other rules to know
- The City's Forms and Permits page lists a Building Permit Application (plus conditional use, zoning amendment and sign permit forms) under Public Works, but it does not mention fences or list fees.
- The City code on eCode360 has a Chapter 225 'Fences' (Secs. 225-1 to 225-7) and a Chapter 180 'Building Construction'; their text could not be opened, so permit rules, heights and setbacks are not listed here.
- Public Works: 106 W. Division Street, (715) 743-5678, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. City Hall: (715) 743-2105, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
- Fences must have openings for air passage equal to 25% of the fence surface.
- No lengthwise fence where main houses are 10 ft or less apart.
- The fence permit fee is set by the Common Council.
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 Neillsville, WI?
Yes. The City of Neillsville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Neillsville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft max (7 ft along a lot line abutting a nonresidential district). Front (street) yard: Front lot line: 3 ft max, decorative only, at least 50% see-through; no fence nearer the street than the front of the house or the front setback line, whichever is nearer. Corner lots: 2 ft max within 15 ft of an intersection (vision clearance).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Neillsville?
At least 2 ft from lot lines (except as otherwise stated); at least 3 ft from any alley lot line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Neillsville?
Structural components must face the owner's side of the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Neillsville?
Call Public Works at 715-743-5678 for the fence permit application and current fee. Prepare a site plan showing lot lines, buildings, existing and proposed fence location and design, streets, easements, utilities and setbacks. Submit the application and site plan; the Building Inspector reviews and approves the site plan before issuing the permit. 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 Neillsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Neillsville?
Luke Friemoth, Administrator/Director of Public Works. Phone 715-743-5678.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Neillsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Neillsville Municipal Code Ch. 225 Fences (§§ 225-1 to 225-7)
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