Village of Oregon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Oregon? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Oregon before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residentially zoned) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front yard (fences 36 inches or taller must meet the principal structure's front setback) source
- Corner lots
- Street-side yard: 6 ft max, set back from the street lot line at least the fence's height; keep vision triangles clear (§17-703) source
- Distance from lot line
- 0 ft from side and rear property lines; front yard 0 ft only for fences under 36 inches. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and structural parts must face your own property. source
- Not allowed
- Wire mesh fencing is not allowed in required front or street yards; barbed wire is prohibited on nonresidential property. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-835-6291
Still being confirmed with Oregon: Does a residential fence in the Village of Oregon need a zoning or building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Oregon
Steps based on oregonwi.gov — Village of Oregon Municipal Code PDF
- Ask the Director of Community Development (Elise Cruz, 608-835-6291, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep front-yard fences to 3 ft and side/rear fences to 6 ft; on corner lots set street-side fences back at least their height and keep vision triangles clear.
- Face the posts and supports toward your own yard.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Elise Cruz
Director of Community Development
- Phone
- 608-835-6291
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Village Office Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am-12:00 pm
- Address
- Village Hall, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI 53575
Contact from oregonwi.gov — Building Inspection Zoning
Other rules to know
- The Village's Building Inspection & Zoning page does not say whether fences need a permit; building permit applications go to SAFEbuilt (email or drop off at Village Hall). Zoning Code is Chapter 17.
- Zoning Code §17-720 applies to fences, landscape walls and decorative posts 36 inches or taller; allowed residential materials are wood, stone, brick, wrought iron, aluminum, PVC, chain link and wire mesh.
- §17-720 does not say whether a fence permit is required; ask the Director of Community Development.
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 Oregon, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Oregon before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Village's Building Inspection & Zoning page does not say whether fences need a permit; building permit applications go to SAFEbuilt (email or drop off at Village Hall). Zoning Code is Chapter 17.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Oregon?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residentially zoned). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front yard (fences 36 inches or taller must meet the principal structure's front setback). Corner lots: Street-side yard: 6 ft max, set back from the street lot line at least the fence's height; keep vision triangles clear (§17-703).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Oregon?
0 ft from side and rear property lines; front yard 0 ft only for fences under 36 inches.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Oregon?
Visible supports and structural parts must face your own property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Oregon?
Ask the Director of Community Development (Elise Cruz, 608-835-6291, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. Keep front-yard fences to 3 ft and side/rear fences to 6 ft; on corner lots set street-side fences back at least their height and keep vision triangles clear. Face the posts and supports toward your own yard. 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 Oregon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Oregon?
Elise Cruz, Director of Community Development. Phone 608-835-6291, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Oregon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code §17-720 Fencing Standards
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