City of Menomonie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Menomonie? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Menomonie before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft on a rear lot line source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yard; fences no closer than 3 ft to a front or street-side lot line source
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft maximum in the vision triangle; obstructions between 2.5 and 10 ft barred in vision clearance area (wire fences that are not a substantial obstruction exempt) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences, screening and plants no closer than 3 ft to a front lot line or street-side lot line. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-232-2221 source
Still being confirmed with Menomonie: Does a residential fence in Menomonie need a permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Menomonie
- Call Building Inspection/Zoning (715-232-2221 ext. 3) or email [email protected] to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Online applications are for 1 & 2 family building permits; fence-specific instructions were not found.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Dave Kowieski
Chief Building Inspector
- Phone
- 715-232-2221
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30; Fri 8:30-12:00
- Address
- 800 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751
Contact from menomonie-wi.gov — 185
Other rules to know
- Up to 8 ft allowed in a yard between a residential lot and a non-residential use (Sec. 10-4-5(F)(6)).
- Permit requirement, fee, materials and finished-side rules were not found in the chapter read.
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 City of Menomonie, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Menomonie before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Menomonie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft on a rear lot line. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yard; fences no closer than 3 ft to a front or street-side lot line. Corner lots: 2.5 ft maximum in the vision triangle; obstructions between 2.5 and 10 ft barred in vision clearance area (wire fences that are not a substantial obstruction exempt).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Menomonie?
Fences, screening and plants no closer than 3 ft to a front lot line or street-side lot line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Menomonie?
Call Building Inspection/Zoning (715-232-2221 ext. 3) or email [email protected] to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply. Online applications are for 1 & 2 family building permits; fence-specific instructions were not found. 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 City of Menomonie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Menomonie?
Dave Kowieski, Chief Building Inspector. Phone 715-232-2221, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Menomonie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 10-4-5(F)(6) and (G)
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