Village of Fall Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Fall Creek? Yes. The Village of Fall Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Fall Creek: What are the Village's maximum fence heights and setbacks, and what is the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Fall Creek
Steps based on fallcreekwi.gov — building zoning
- Get the permit application from the Village Documents Center (or the Administration Office).
- Include a sketch showing the fence and its distance from lot lines and other structures.
- Submit at the Administration Office (Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm), 551 W Lincoln Ave; allow at least 5 business days.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- At least 5 business days
Who to contact
Fred Dahlke
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 715-214-5484
- Hours
- Office Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Address
- Administration Office, 551 W Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek, WI 54742 (PO Box 156)
Contact from fallcreekwi.gov — building zoning
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Sketch showing the project and its distance from lot lines and other structures
Other rules to know
- Allow at least 5 business days for processing because the Building Inspector has limited office hours.
- Additional requirements apply in the Downtown Business District.
- Fence rules are expected in Village Title 16 (Zoning), but the document could not be opened.
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 Fall Creek, WI?
Yes. The Village of Fall Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Fall Creek?
Get the permit application from the Village Documents Center (or the Administration Office). Include a sketch showing the fence and its distance from lot lines and other structures. Submit at the Administration Office (Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm), 551 W Lincoln Ave; allow at least 5 business days. 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 Fall Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Fall Creek?
Fred Dahlke, Building Inspector. Phone 715-214-5484.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Fall Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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