Village of Egg Harbor fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Egg Harbor? Yes. The Village of Egg Harbor requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Land use permit fee by estimated cost: $0 to $500 $12.50; $501 to $1000 $25.00 (2026 fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- Same as side yards. source
- Front (street) yard
- Along the right-of-way line out to the minimum building setback: "shall not exceed 2 feet in height and sectional pillars shall not exceed 3 1/2 feet in height if stone or brick construction, and shall not exceed 4 feet in height for other construction materials"; no more than a continuous 50% barrier. Entrance columns and gates up to 6 feet. source
- Corner lots
- 2 1/2 feet within the vision triangle of an intersection (measured from the street centerline); no obstructions 3 to 10 ft above street elevation in the triangle formed by the right-of-way lines and a line 35 ft from their intersection (§152.031). source
- Good side faces
- Fences must be maintained on both sides in good repair (§152.029(D)(3)(b)). source
- Not allowed
- No electric or barbed wire fence. No chain-link/security/cyclone fence without a conditional use permit (exclusions include dog/pet pens outside setbacks). Hedges planted along the lot line count as fences and must be trimmed to the height limits. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Egg Harbor
Steps based on villageofeggharbor.gov — permittinginfo
- Fill out the Village Zoning Permit Application (Permits page).
- Attach a full-size scaled site plan showing the fence location.
- Email it to Zoning Administrator Megan Sawyer ([email protected]) or mail/drop it off at P.O. Box 175, 7860 STH 42.
- Pay the land use permit fee once staff calculate it; permits aren't approved until fees are paid. Review usually takes about two weeks.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Land use permit fee based on construction cost, calculated after submittal
- Review time
- Usually about two weeks
Who to contact
Megan Sawyer
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-868-3334
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8am-2pm, Fri 8am-noon
- Address
- Village of Egg Harbor, P.O. Box 175, 7860 STH 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Contact from villageofeggharbor.gov — permittinginfo
What to submit
- Zoning (land use) permit application
- Full-size scaled site plan (applications without building or site plans are not reviewed)
Other rules to know
- Zoning Code §152.011(A)(1): "A land use permit shall be required for projects involving one or more" of the listed items, which include "decks, patio slabs, fences".
- Fence rules are from §152.029(D) as printed in the "Copy of Existing Zoning Code" section of the Village's proposed zoning code update review documents; the Village is updating its zoning code, so rules may change.
- The height wording is quoted as written; it is unclear whether the 2-foot figure applies to solid walls or to all fences, so confirm with the Zoning Administrator.
- Starting work without a permit results in double permit fees (2026 fee schedule).
- Larger projects: $25.00 plus 25% of any costs over $1,000 for $1,000 to $100,000 (as printed in the fee schedule).
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 Egg Harbor, WI?
Yes. The Village of Egg Harbor requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Egg Harbor?
Side and rear yards: Same as side yards.. Front (street) yard: Along the right-of-way line out to the minimum building setback: "shall not exceed 2 feet in height and sectional pillars shall not exceed 3 1/2 feet in height if stone or brick construction, and shall not exceed 4 feet in height for other construction materials"; no more than a continuous 50% barrier. Entrance columns and gates up to 6 feet.. Corner lots: 2 1/2 feet within the vision triangle of an intersection (measured from the street centerline); no obstructions 3 to 10 ft above street elevation in the triangle formed by the right-of-way lines and a line 35 ft from their intersection (§152.031)..
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Egg Harbor?
Fences must be maintained on both sides in good repair (§152.029(D)(3)(b)).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Egg Harbor?
Land use permit fee by estimated cost: $0 to $500 $12.50; $501 to $1000 $25.00 (2026 fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Egg Harbor?
Fill out the Village Zoning Permit Application (Permits page). Attach a full-size scaled site plan showing the fence location. Email it to Zoning Administrator Megan Sawyer ([email protected]) or mail/drop it off at P.O. Box 175, 7860 STH 42. Pay the land use permit fee once staff calculate it; permits aren't approved until fees are paid. Review usually takes about two weeks. 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 Egg Harbor (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Egg Harbor?
Megan Sawyer, Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-868-3334, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Egg Harbor's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Egg Harbor Zoning Code §152.011(A)(1), §152.029(D) Fences, §152.031
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