Town of Brussels fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Brussels? No. The Town of Brussels does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Brussels's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences are exempt from road setbacks and from front, rear and side yard requirements, provided they are not located within a public right-of-way (Zoning Ordinance §3.05(8)(d), §3.09(2)(b)). source
- How to apply
- Call 920-495-3201 source
Still being confirmed with Brussels: Does the Town of Brussels have any fence height limit, and is any permit needed for a fence?
How to build within the rules in the Town of Brussels
- No town zoning permit is needed for a fence. Keep it out of the public road right-of-way.
- If unsure, call Zoning Administrator Kyle Guilette (920-495-3201).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Kyle Guilette
Town Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-495-3201
Contact from townofbrussels.com
Other rules to know
- The Town of Brussels has its own Zoning Ordinance (Title 10, adopted August 13, 2002). §3.12(1): "Accessory structures shall require a regular zoning permit except:" ... "(b) Fences."
- No fence height limit was found in the ordinance; §3.08(1) limits buildings, structures and signs to 35 feet.
- §13.02 defines a fence as "A barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion, or to mark a boundary" and excludes deck, porch and balcony railings.
- Door County shoreland and floodplain zoning also applies in all towns; check with Door County Land Use Services (920-746-2323) if your lot is near water.
- Building permits: Brett Guilette, Inspection Specialists LLC, 920-495-3232.
- Town Clerk Sherri Dantoin, 920-493-1836, [email protected]; Town Hall 1366 Junction Rd, Brussels (hours by appointment).
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 Town of Brussels, WI?
No. The Town of Brussels does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Brussels?
Fences are exempt from road setbacks and from front, rear and side yard requirements, provided they are not located within a public right-of-way (Zoning Ordinance §3.05(8)(d), §3.09(2)(b)).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Brussels?
Kyle Guilette, Town Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-495-3201.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Brussels's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Brussels Zoning Ordinance (Title 10) §3.12(1)(b), §3.05(8)(d), §3.09(2)(b)
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