City of Princeton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Princeton? Yes. The City of Princeton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set in the City fee chapter (Chapter 182, Fees) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- No fence may block vision between 2 1/2 ft and 10 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection (50 ft where an arterial street or railway is involved); barrier fences within 10 ft of a driveway access: 30 inches source
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from any property line; in residential districts closer or on the line only with the abutting owner's written consent, filed with the City as a written agreement. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the neighboring property; the owner keeps the fence in good repair. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (except in industrial areas under conditions); electrified fences (except smooth wire for deer control); chicken wire and other woven, twisted, welded or interlaced wire in nonindustrial districts unless ornamental; wood-slat or plastic snow fence as a regular residential fence; fences in dangerous condition. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-295-6612
Still being confirmed with Princeton: What is the City fence permit fee, and can the application be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Princeton
- Get a fence permit from the City before building; call City Administrator Mary Lou Neubauer (920-295-6612) for the application and fee.
- Building within 2 ft of the line? Get your neighbor's written consent to file with the City.
- Keep the fence to 3 ft in the front yard and 6 ft elsewhere, finished side out.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Mary Lou Neubauer
City Administrator
- Phone
- 920-295-6612
Contact from greenlakecountywi.gov — Permit Contacts Construction Reminders 7.23pdf
What to submit
- Fence permit application to the City
- Neighbor's written consent if building within 2 ft of the lot line
Other rules to know
- Non-residential districts: up to 10 ft (more with Council approval); dog-confinement fences up to 6 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 City of Princeton, WI?
Yes. The City of Princeton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Princeton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: No fence may block vision between 2 1/2 ft and 10 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection (50 ft where an arterial street or railway is involved); barrier fences within 10 ft of a driveway access: 30 inches.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Princeton?
2 ft from any property line; in residential districts closer or on the line only with the abutting owner's written consent, filed with the City as a written agreement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Princeton?
Finished or decorative side faces the neighboring property; the owner keeps the fence in good repair.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Princeton?
Set in the City fee chapter (Chapter 182, Fees).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Princeton?
Get a fence permit from the City before building; call City Administrator Mary Lou Neubauer (920-295-6612) for the application and fee. Building within 2 ft of the line? Get your neighbor's written consent to file with the City. Keep the fence to 3 ft in the front yard and 6 ft elsewhere, finished side 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 City of Princeton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Princeton?
Mary Lou Neubauer, City Administrator. Phone 920-295-6612.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Princeton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Princeton Code §430-85 Fences (and §430-52 vision)
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