Village of Lake Nebagamon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Lake Nebagamon? Yes. The Village of Lake Nebagamon requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft allowed within the required front setback; 3 ft or less in vision clearance areas source
- Corner lots
- Fences over 3 ft are prohibited in any vision clearance area (15 ft triangle at street/driveway corners) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 6 inches from a public sidewalk; a solid fence at least 3 ft from any window or opening in a dwelling. Double-frontage lots: front setbacks apply on both streets unless approved otherwise. You are responsible for placing the fence within surveyed boundaries. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighbor or right-of-way, posts on the inside (except 'good neighbor' fences). source
- Not allowed
- Razor wire; wire or chain-link fences with exposed cut ends at the top; hazardous fences; fences made solely of posts; snow fencing and used or discarded materials in disrepair; barbed wire is restricted on residential, business and institutional property. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-374-3101 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Lake Nebagamon
Steps based on villagelakenebagamon.wi.gov — LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION 7 31 2024.doc
- Get the Land Use Permit Application and fill out the fence portion (pages 3 and 4) plus a site plan showing boundaries and structures; add the owner's written consent if the property is rented or leased.
- Submit it with the $25 fee to the Village (PO Box 517 / Village Hall, 715-374-3101). The form does not say how to deliver it, so call first. Allow at least 10 days for processing.
- Install the fence within your surveyed lot lines, finished side out.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $25 fee with the application
- Review time
- Allow at least 10 days for processing
- Permit good for
- Ordinance: 1 year from issuance (up to 6-month extension); form: fence work completed within 6 months
Who to contact
Daisha Nolan
Clerk/Administrator
- Phone
- 715-374-3101
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-2:30 pm, or by appointment
- Address
- Village Hall, 11596 E Waterfront Drive (PO Box 517), Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849
Contact from douglascountywi.gov — Lake Nebagamon
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application (pages 3 and 4 of the Land Use Permit Application) with fee
- Site plan showing boundaries and structures
- Owner's written consent if the property is rented or leased
Other rules to know
- Permit-exempt (Zoning §16.7): snow fencing up to 4 ft (removed May 1-Oct 1), farm fences, decorative fences up to 2 ft, underground electric fences, electric garden fences 10+ ft from lot lines, dog enclosures, temporary construction fencing. A boundary fence over 16 lineal feet needs a permit; painting/maintenance/replacement within existing height does not.
- Tennis court fences and ball-field backstops need a permit (§16.8). Dog enclosures must sit directly behind the principal building (§16.9).
- Permit expires one year after issuance (extension up to 6 months for good cause) per §16.2; the application form says fence work must be completed within 6 months. Failure to obtain a permit may result in a double fee and/or citation.
- Zoning §4.1: Land Use permits for structures including fences are obtained from the Village Administrator before construction.
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 Lake Nebagamon, WI?
Yes. The Village of Lake Nebagamon requires a permit before you build a fence. Permit-exempt (Zoning §16.7): snow fencing up to 4 ft (removed May 1-Oct 1), farm fences, decorative fences up to 2 ft, underground electric fences, electric garden fences 10+ ft from lot lines, dog enclosures, temporary construction fencing. A boundary fence over 16 lineal feet needs a permit; painting/maintenance/replacement within existing height does not.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Lake Nebagamon?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft allowed within the required front setback; 3 ft or less in vision clearance areas. Corner lots: Fences over 3 ft are prohibited in any vision clearance area (15 ft triangle at street/driveway corners).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Lake Nebagamon?
At least 6 inches from a public sidewalk; a solid fence at least 3 ft from any window or opening in a dwelling. Double-frontage lots: front setbacks apply on both streets unless approved otherwise. You are responsible for placing the fence within surveyed boundaries.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Lake Nebagamon?
Finished side faces the neighbor or right-of-way, posts on the inside (except 'good neighbor' fences).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Lake Nebagamon?
$25.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Lake Nebagamon?
Get the Land Use Permit Application and fill out the fence portion (pages 3 and 4) plus a site plan showing boundaries and structures; add the owner's written consent if the property is rented or leased. Submit it with the $25 fee to the Village (PO Box 517 / Village Hall, 715-374-3101). The form does not say how to deliver it, so call first. Allow at least 10 days for processing. Install the fence within your surveyed lot lines, finished side out. 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 Lake Nebagamon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Lake Nebagamon?
Daisha Nolan, Clerk/Administrator. Phone 715-374-3101, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Lake Nebagamon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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