Village of Randolph fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Randolph? Yes. The Village of Randolph requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet; 8 feet adjacent to nonresidential property
- Front (street) yard
- 3 feet; read with front-setback restriction
- Corner lots
- No obstruction over two and one-half feet within 25 feet of a street intersection.
- Distance from lot line
- May be on lot lines; at least 3 feet from street right-of-way or neighboring buildings. Front-setback extension is prohibited.
- Good side faces
- Finished/decorative side faces adjoining property.
- How to apply
- Online portal
Still being confirmed with Randolph: Does an ordinary fence require Planning Board approval before the building permit? 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? 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 Randolph
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Prepare the fence application and accurate design information.
- Use the General Engineering permit-application link published by the village; identify the project as a fence.
- Pay the required fee and obtain approval before installation.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Required fee accompanies the fence application; amount and accepted payment types unverified.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-697-8009
What to submit
- Fence application with accurate fence design and required fee
Other rules to know
- Fence standards apply at 30 inches or taller.
- Village Services identifies fences as permit work and links General Engineering’s online application; its stated Planning Board-first process is not separately explained for an ordinary fence.
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 Randolph, WI?
Yes. The Village of Randolph requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Randolph?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet; 8 feet adjacent to nonresidential property. Front (street) yard: 3 feet; read with front-setback restriction. Corner lots: No obstruction over two and one-half feet within 25 feet of a street intersection..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Randolph?
May be on lot lines; at least 3 feet from street right-of-way or neighboring buildings. Front-setback extension is prohibited.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Randolph?
Finished/decorative side faces adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Randolph?
Prepare the fence application and accurate design information. Use the General Engineering permit-application link published by the village; identify the project as a fence. Pay the required fee and obtain approval before installation. 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 Randolph (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Randolph?
. Phone 608-697-8009.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Randolph's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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