Village of St. Cloud fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of St. Cloud? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of St. Cloud 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the street yard source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in street yards source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences; barbed wire unless at least 10 ft above ground and projecting toward the fenced property. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-912-0832
Still being confirmed with St. Cloud: Does a residential fence in St. Cloud need a building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of St. Cloud
Steps based on stcloudwi.gov — Fences
- Ask the Building Inspector (Brian Witkowski, 920-912-0832, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep fences to 6 ft (4 ft in street yards) and at least 2 ft from the public right-of-way, finished side facing out.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Brian Witkowski
Building Inspector (Witkowski Inspection Agency LLC)
- Phone
- 920-912-0832
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Sept-May: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tue/Thu noon-3 p.m.; June-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact from stcloudwi.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- The Village's fence standards (Sec. 10-1-112) do not say whether a permit is required; ask 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 St. Cloud, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of St. Cloud before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of St. Cloud?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street yard. Corner lots: 4 ft in street yards.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of St. Cloud?
At least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of St. Cloud?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of St. Cloud?
Ask the Building Inspector (Brian Witkowski, 920-912-0832, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. Keep fences to 6 ft (4 ft in street yards) and at least 2 ft from the public right-of-way, 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 St. Cloud (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of St. Cloud?
Brian Witkowski, Building Inspector (Witkowski Inspection Agency LLC). Phone 920-912-0832, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of St. Cloud's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code §10-1-112 Fence Standards
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