Village of Fairwater fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Fairwater? Yes. The Village of Fairwater requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft above ground level (8 ft along a lot line next to nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front or corner side yard; may not extend into the front setback area (as extended to the side lot lines) source
- Corner lots
- 2 1/2 ft in the vision clearance triangle within 25 ft of a street intersection (residential districts) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 1 ft from lot lines for residential fences. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences, fences in dangerous condition, fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock, and barbed wire (allowed in industrial areas only if at least 10 ft above ground and projecting toward the fenced property). source
- How to apply
- Call 920-229-6360
Still being confirmed with Fairwater: Is there a fee for Village fence permission, and is the application filed with Grand Valley Inspection Services or the Village Clerk?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Fairwater
- Get permission from the Building Inspector/Village Board before building any fence; contact Susan Leahy, Grand Valley Inspection Services (920-229-6360).
- Keep the fence at least 1 ft off the lot lines, 6 ft max in side and rear yards, 3 ft max in front and corner side yards, and 2 1/2 ft in the 25 ft vision triangle.
- Face the finished side toward the neighbor.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Susan Leahy, Grand Valley Inspection Services
Building inspector / permit issuer
- Phone
- 920-229-6360
- [email protected]
Contact from fdlco.wi.gov — Fond du Lac County directory of town officials
Other rules to know
- §485-76: 'No person shall erect a fence in the Village without first obtaining permission from the Building Inspector/Village Board'; permission is given only for fences that comply with the section.
- Business or industrial property next to residential: fences up to 8 ft.
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 Fairwater, WI?
Yes. The Village of Fairwater requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Fairwater?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above ground level (8 ft along a lot line next to nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front or corner side yard; may not extend into the front setback area (as extended to the side lot lines). Corner lots: 2 1/2 ft in the vision clearance triangle within 25 ft of a street intersection (residential districts).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Fairwater?
At least 1 ft from lot lines for residential fences.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Fairwater?
Finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Fairwater?
Get permission from the Building Inspector/Village Board before building any fence; contact Susan Leahy, Grand Valley Inspection Services (920-229-6360). Keep the fence at least 1 ft off the lot lines, 6 ft max in side and rear yards, 3 ft max in front and corner side yards, and 2 1/2 ft in the 25 ft vision triangle. Face the finished side toward the neighbor. 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 Fairwater (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Fairwater?
Susan Leahy, Grand Valley Inspection Services, Building inspector / permit issuer. Phone 920-229-6360, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Fairwater's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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