Village of Iron Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Iron Ridge? Yes. The Village of Iron Ridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $25
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet
- Front (street) yard
- §365-77 allows only decorative fences (36 inches) in front setback; §365-78 also states 4 feet in street yard
- Distance from lot line
- 2 feet from side/rear property lines and public right-of-way.
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces adjoining property.
- Not allowed
- Electric, barbed and dangerous fencing. Decorative fences exclude wire, metal, chain and poured concrete.
- How to apply
- In person
Still being confirmed with Iron Ridge: Does the 36-inch decorative limit govern all front-setback fences despite the four-foot street-yard provision? 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? Can the required fee be paid by check when applying?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Iron Ridge
Steps based on ironridge-wi.squarespace.com — VILLAGE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
- Complete the VILLAGE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION and sketch the fence, buildings and property lines.
- Return the application and $25 fee to the clerk’s office at Village Hall, 205 Park Street.
- Obtain approval before beginning work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Return fee with application to the clerk’s office; payment type not specified.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 920-387-3975
- Address
- Village Clerk, Village Hall, 205 Park Street, Iron Ridge, WI
What to submit
- VILLAGE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
- Sketch showing proposed work, existing buildings and property lines
- Fee
Other rules to know
- §§365-76–365-78 contain differing decorative/front and street-yard height language; no automatic street height is supplied.
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 Iron Ridge, WI?
Yes. The Village of Iron Ridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Iron Ridge?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: §365-77 allows only decorative fences (36 inches) in front setback; §365-78 also states 4 feet in street yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Iron Ridge?
2 feet from side/rear property lines and public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Iron Ridge?
Finished side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Iron Ridge?
$25.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Iron Ridge?
Complete the VILLAGE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION and sketch the fence, buildings and property lines. Return the application and $25 fee to the clerk’s office at Village Hall, 205 Park Street. Obtain approval before beginning 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 Village of Iron Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Iron Ridge?
. Phone 920-387-3975.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Iron Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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