Village of Brownsville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Brownsville? Yes. The Village of Brownsville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Side and rear yards
- 4 feet
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet
- Corner lots
- No obstruction over three and one-half feet that interferes with clear vision.
- Distance from lot line
- 2 feet from property lines; 5 feet from a rear alley. Cannot extend streetward of the house/garage front wall, excluding porches.
- Good side faces
- Finished face out, unless screened by a hedge or other growth.
- Not allowed
- Barbed, razor, concertina and electric fencing. Chain link needs a top rail; other wire requires Plan Commission approval; slats prohibited.
- How to apply
- In person
Still being confirmed with Brownsville: Is there a published review time for fence applications? Is an inspection required after a fence is installed? Is a fee charged for the fence permit? Can the required fee be paid by check when applying?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Brownsville
Steps based on brownsvillewi.com — building inspector
- Complete the WI UNIFORM PERMIT APPLICATION linked as APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT.
- Prepare a plot plan and fence sketch.
- Return the application and required fee to the Village Clerk’s office at 871 Main Street, Brownsville.
- Obtain approval before construction.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Required fee accompanies the application; amount and accepted payment types were not established.
- Permit good for
- Application states 2 years from issuance unless a municipal ordinance is more restrictive.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-364-9597
- Address
- Village Clerk, 871 Main Street, Brownsville, WI
What to submit
- WI UNIFORM PERMIT APPLICATION
- Plot plan and fence sketch
- Required fee
Other rules to know
- §18.15.020(C), Ordinance 2002-4.
- Inspection scheduling: 262-420-4732; form requests calls by 4 p.m. for next-business-day inspections. A mandatory fence inspection was not established.
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 Brownsville, WI?
Yes. The Village of Brownsville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Brownsville?
Side and rear yards: 4 feet. Front (street) yard: 4 feet. Corner lots: No obstruction over three and one-half feet that interferes with clear vision..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Brownsville?
2 feet from property lines; 5 feet from a rear alley. Cannot extend streetward of the house/garage front wall, excluding porches.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Brownsville?
Finished face out, unless screened by a hedge or other growth.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Brownsville?
Complete the WI UNIFORM PERMIT APPLICATION linked as APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT. Prepare a plot plan and fence sketch. Return the application and required fee to the Village Clerk’s office at 871 Main Street, Brownsville. Obtain approval before construction. 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 Brownsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Brownsville?
. Phone 262-364-9597.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Brownsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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