City of Beaver Dam fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Beaver Dam? Yes. The City of Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $5.00/$1000 total value + $30
- How to apply
- Call 920-887-4600 ext. 340
Still being confirmed with Beaver Dam: Can the fence application be submitted in person? Are current fence height and setback rules available in an official accessible copy? Is there a published review time for fence applications? Is an inspection required after a fence is installed? Does the fence permit have a start or completion deadline? Must the fee be paid before the permit is issued?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Beaver Dam
Steps based on ci.beaverdam.wi.gov — Submittal Instructions Additions Accessory Buildings Remodels Decks PDF
- Locate the property lines; hire a surveyor if you cannot locate them.
- Complete the Building Permit Application and prepare a site plan and construction plans.
- Pay the fence fee by cash or check payable to CITY OF BEAVER DAM; the form does not state when payment is collected.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Cash or check only; checks payable to CITY OF BEAVER DAM. Payment timing not stated.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 920-887-4600 ext. 340
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Site plan and construction plans
Other rules to know
- The official ordinance gateway could not be opened. Unverified third-party fence dimensions have not been substituted.
- The new-home state filing instructions are not established as a fence filing route.
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 Beaver Dam, WI?
Yes. The City of Beaver Dam requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Beaver Dam?
$5.00/$1000 total value + $30.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Beaver Dam?
Locate the property lines; hire a surveyor if you cannot locate them. Complete the Building Permit Application and prepare a site plan and construction plans. Pay the fence fee by cash or check payable to CITY OF BEAVER DAM; the form does not state when payment is collected. 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 Beaver Dam (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Beaver Dam?
. Phone 920-887-4600 ext. 340.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Beaver Dam's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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