Village of Brandon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Brandon? Yes. The Village of Brandon requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Brandon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by the Village Board
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft where the lot line adjoins nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard; 2.5 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection in residential districts source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be built on the lot line, but may not extend into the front setback area. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences, electrified fences and barbed wire (barbed wire only in industrial areas, 10 ft up and angled inward); no unsightly or dangerous materials. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-210-6351
Still being confirmed with Brandon: What is Brandon's fence permit fee, and how do you submit the application to the Building Inspector?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Brandon
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 10
- Contact the Village's permit issuer, Kunkel Engineering Group (920-210-6351), to apply for a fence permit before building and pay the Village Board's fee.
- Keep front and corner-side fences to 3 ft and side/rear fences to 6 ft, with the finished side facing out.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Kunkel Engineering Group
Permit issuer
- Phone
- 920-210-6351
What to submit
- Fence permit application to the Building Inspector
Other rules to know
- Village Code §485-76: no one may build a fence without first getting a fence permit from the Building Inspector.
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 Brandon, WI?
Yes. The Village of Brandon requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Brandon?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where the lot line adjoins nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard; 2.5 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection in residential districts.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Brandon?
Residential fences may be built on the lot line, but may not extend into the front setback area.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Brandon?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Brandon?
Set by the Village Board.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Brandon?
Contact the Village's permit issuer, Kunkel Engineering Group (920-210-6351), to apply for a fence permit before building and pay the Village Board's fee. Keep front and corner-side fences to 3 ft and side/rear fences to 6 ft, with the finished side facing 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 Brandon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Brandon?
Kunkel Engineering Group, Permit issuer. Phone 920-210-6351.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Brandon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code §485-76 Fences
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