City of Horicon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Horicon? Yes. The City of Horicon 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 Horicon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $50 + $25 Zoning
- Side and rear yards
- Less than six feet; six feet or taller requires conditional-use approval
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet
- Corner lots
- Street-yard permission is subject to §600-65 visibility requirements.
- Distance from lot line
- §600-100(C) permits fences on lot lines, but (D) states a minimum three-foot side/rear setback. Street right-of-way separation is two feet. The lot-line conflict is unresolved.
- Good side faces
- Finished/decorative side faces adjoining property.
- Not allowed
- Unsightly or dangerous fences; electrically shocking fences and barbed wire, subject to industrial exceptions.
- How to apply
Still being confirmed with Horicon: Does §600-100(D)’s three-foot setback override the lot-line permission in (C)? Is there a published fence-permit payment procedure? Is there a published review time for fence applications? Is an inspection required after a fence is installed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Horicon
Steps based on kunkelengineering.com — building inspection
- Complete the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application.
- Prepare plans and a plot plan or survey; the inspector’s general checklist requests hard copies and PDFs.
- Email the application PDFs and supporting documents to [email protected].
- Obtain the permit before starting work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Permit good for
- 2 years; one 1-year extension is listed for $50.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 920-382-6202
- [email protected]
What to submit
- Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application
- Plans and plot plan or survey; inspector publishes a general hard-copy plus PDF checklist
- Owner cautionary statement when applicable
Other rules to know
- Kunkel’s municipality-specific instructions expressly allow PDFs by email and list fences as permit work. Its broader building checklist does not identify a fence-specific hard-copy waiver or inspection sequence.
- County airport zoning may require separate review; county instructions specifically identify Horicon and Juneau.
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 Horicon, WI?
Yes. The City of Horicon requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Horicon?
Side and rear yards: Less than six feet; six feet or taller requires conditional-use approval. Front (street) yard: 4 feet. Corner lots: Street-yard permission is subject to §600-65 visibility requirements..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Horicon?
§600-100(C) permits fences on lot lines, but (D) states a minimum three-foot side/rear setback. Street right-of-way separation is two feet. The lot-line conflict is unresolved.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Horicon?
Finished/decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Horicon?
$50 + $25 Zoning.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Horicon?
Complete the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application. Prepare plans and a plot plan or survey; the inspector’s general checklist requests hard copies and PDFs. Email the application PDFs and supporting documents to [email protected]. Obtain the permit before starting work. 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 Horicon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Horicon?
. Phone 920-382-6202, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Horicon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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