Village of Superior fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Superior? Yes. The Village of Superior 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
- 4 ft (front yards and street-adjacent side yards in front of the principal building's rear wall) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within 20 ft of the street intersection (open chain link with 2-inch or larger mesh may reach 4 ft); 3 ft within 5 ft of a driveway or alley access to a street source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 5 ft from an alley line and at least 1 ft from the Village right-of-way. No fence between dwellings if within 5 ft of a neighboring dwelling. Where neighboring lots share a line and have different limits, the stricter applies. source
- Good side faces
- Finished surface of a wood or screen fence faces the exterior of the lot. Wood not pressure-treated must be stained or painted unless naturally weather-resistant (cedar, redwood). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences in residential districts; fences, trees or hedges that obstruct motorists' vision. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Superior
Steps based on villageofsuperior.org — formspermits
- Download and complete the Village's Fence Application (Forms & Permits page).
- Mail or bring the completed form to the Village Office, 6702 Ogden Avenue, Superior (715-392-8551). Fence fee is $25 per the Village fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $25 (Village fee schedule 'Fences'); online payment page available
Who to contact
Linnea Breezee
Clerk-Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-392-8551
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm
- Address
- Village Office, 6702 Ogden Avenue (PO Box 3065), Superior, WI 54880
Contact from douglascountywi.gov — Superior Village of
What to submit
- Fence Application (Village form)
Other rules to know
- Village Code Ch. 200: it is unlawful to build a fence without first obtaining a Village building permit. Violations carry a fine of at least $100 plus assessments and court costs.
- Fences must be kept in good repair; the Building Inspector may order removal of fences in disrepair.
- UDC inspector listed on the county directory: Rob Lietha, 218-393-6482.
- Online payments are available through the Village's Pay Online page.
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 Superior, WI?
Yes. The Village of Superior requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Superior?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yards and street-adjacent side yards in front of the principal building's rear wall). Corner lots: 3 ft within 20 ft of the street intersection (open chain link with 2-inch or larger mesh may reach 4 ft); 3 ft within 5 ft of a driveway or alley access to a street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Superior?
At least 5 ft from an alley line and at least 1 ft from the Village right-of-way. No fence between dwellings if within 5 ft of a neighboring dwelling. Where neighboring lots share a line and have different limits, the stricter applies.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Superior?
Finished surface of a wood or screen fence faces the exterior of the lot. Wood not pressure-treated must be stained or painted unless naturally weather-resistant (cedar, redwood).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Superior?
$25.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Superior?
Download and complete the Village's Fence Application (Forms & Permits page). Mail or bring the completed form to the Village Office, 6702 Ogden Avenue, Superior (715-392-8551). Fence fee is $25 per the Village fee schedule. 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 Superior (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Superior?
Linnea Breezee, Clerk-Treasurer. Phone 715-392-8551, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Superior's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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