Village of Curtiss fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Curtiss? Yes. The Village of Curtiss 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 in the front yard setback area source
- Corner lots
- No structures between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high in the vision triangle at street intersections (35 ft, or 50 ft at arterial intersections) source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts, but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Fences in any side yard setback area shall be same-sided in construction and appearance. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences (up to 10 ft, open type such as woven wire or wrought iron) are allowed on property lines in all districts except residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-223-6226 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Curtiss
Steps based on villageofcurtiss.org — Zoning Ordiance
- Call the Village Clerk (715-223-6226) for a zoning permit application.
- Plan the fence: up to 6 ft, 4 ft in the front yard setback area, at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way, and clear of the corner vision triangle.
- Return the application to the Village Clerk with the fee set by the Village Board and wait for the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by the Village Board
Who to contact
Carol Devine
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-223-6226
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Clerk, P.O. Box 97, Curtiss, WI 54422
Contact from clarkcountywi.gov — 02a99f 366e01860e9b48839c42ecd404eb2acc
What to submit
- Zoning permit application (from the Village Clerk)
Other rules to know
- The Zoning Ordinance (Oct. 2012 revision) requires a zoning permit before any structure is located, erected, moved or reconstructed (Sec. 2.2), and defines 'structure' to include fences (Sec. 3.0).
- Zoning and building permit costs are set by the Village Board (Sec. 12.0). The Village building permit ordinance (#03032020) sets a $25.00 building permit fee for work over $2,500, but it does not mention fences.
- The Village Clerk issues zoning permits.
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 Curtiss, WI?
Yes. The Village of Curtiss requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Curtiss?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard setback area. Corner lots: No structures between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high in the vision triangle at street intersections (35 ft, or 50 ft at arterial intersections).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Curtiss?
Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts, but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Curtiss?
Fences in any side yard setback area shall be same-sided in construction and appearance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Curtiss?
Call the Village Clerk (715-223-6226) for a zoning permit application. Plan the fence: up to 6 ft, 4 ft in the front yard setback area, at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way, and clear of the corner vision triangle. Return the application to the Village Clerk with the fee set by the Village Board and wait for the permit before building. 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 Curtiss (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Curtiss?
Carol Devine, Village Clerk. Phone 715-223-6226, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Curtiss's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Curtiss Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.2 Fences; Secs. 2.2, 3.0, 6.1
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