Village of Solon Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Solon Springs? Yes. The Village of Solon Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $35 source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be at least 2 ft from the property line (Ord. 8.06-A, adopted June 28, 1999; repeated in 8.04-A §1.8). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-378-2235 source
Still being confirmed with Solon Springs: Does the Village still charge $35 for a fence permit, and what are the maximum fence heights under the Village zoning ordinance?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Solon Springs
Steps based on villageofsolonsprings.com — Village of Solon Springs Ordinances.Table .Contents.Final 2022
- Call the Village Clerk (715-378-2235) to get the permit application; a site plan (and possibly a survey) showing the fence is required.
- Keep the fence at least 2 ft from the property line.
- Pay the permit fee ($35 per Ord. 8.04-A §1.10).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $35 per Ord. 8.04-A §1.10
Who to contact
Kathy Burger
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-378-2235
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Tue-Thu 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12:00 pm; Monday closed
- Address
- Village Business Office, 11523 S Business Highway 53 (PO Box 273), Solon Springs, WI 54873
Contact from douglascountywi.gov — Solon Springs Village of
What to submit
- Site plan (a survey may also be required)
Other rules to know
- Ord. 8.04-A §1.4 lists 'installation of a fence, sidewalk, and driveway' as a project requiring a permit; §1.10 sets the fee at $35.00 for permits for fences, sidewalks, driveways; §1.7 says a site plan and possibly a survey may be required. The ordinance text in the Village's 2022 code compilation was read, but fee/date currency is unconfirmed.
- Fence heights, finished-side and prohibited-material rules (zoning, Ord. 8.07) were not found; the Village zoning text was not read in full.
- Building inspector listed on the county page: UDC Inspector phone 218-393-6482.
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 Solon Springs, WI?
Yes. The Village of Solon Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Solon Springs?
Fences must be at least 2 ft from the property line (Ord. 8.06-A, adopted June 28, 1999; repeated in 8.04-A §1.8).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Solon Springs?
$35.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Solon Springs?
Call the Village Clerk (715-378-2235) to get the permit application; a site plan (and possibly a survey) showing the fence is required. Keep the fence at least 2 ft from the property line. Pay the permit fee ($35 per Ord. 8.04-A §1.10). 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 Solon Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Solon Springs?
Kathy Burger, Village Clerk. Phone 715-378-2235, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Solon Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ord. 8.04-A (building permits) and 8.06-A (fence setback)
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