City of Antigo fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Antigo? Yes. The City of Antigo requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $40 minimum source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft above ground level on residential lot lines source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a front or corner side yard; up to 4 ft if the fence causes no visual obstruction (chain link, vertical bar, etc.) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft above the nearest street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection (residential districts); corner side yards follow the 3 ft / 4 ft front-yard rule source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences shall be built along and up to the lot line; all parts of the fence shall be built upon the owner's property. Fences and hedges shall be set back 8 ft from an alley right-of-way line. source
- Not allowed
- No fence with sharp edges or points, or which conducts electricity. Fences are limited to decorative or architecturally aesthetic types (e.g., PVC, resin, chain link, ornate wood, lattice, stone face) and may not contain chicken wire, snow fence, slab wood, barbed wire, woven wire or tarp-like material. Barbed wire only in industrial areas with the securing devices at least 8 ft above ground, projecting toward the fenced property. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Antigo
Steps based on antigo-city.org — Fences
- Fence 20 ft long or shorter, or temporary? No permit is needed, but the height and material rules still apply.
- Fill out the City of Antigo Building Permit Application (Permit Applications page).
- Draw a plot plan showing the fence location, height and nearby structures with dimensions, and add a drawing or picture of the fence design.
- Email it to Building Inspector/Zoning Admin Luke Schmidtke ([email protected]), mail it, or bring it to City Hall, 700 Edison St. Walk-ins are welcome; call 715-623-3633 x154 first to make sure an inspector is available.
- Pay the fee (residential minimum $40) when you apply; the City also offers online permit payment.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee due when the application is submitted; residential minimum $40 (fee depends on project scope). Online payment available via the City's Payment Service Network link.
Who to contact
Luke Schmidtke
Building Inspector/Zoning Admin
- Phone
- 715-623-3633 x134/154
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm; Fri 7:30am-noon
- Address
- Building Inspection/Zoning Administration, City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo, WI 54409
Contact from antigo-city.org — building inspector zoning
What to submit
- City of Antigo Building Permit Application
- Plot plan showing the fence location, fence height and nearby structures, with setbacks and dimensions clearly shown
- Fence design detail (drawing or picture)
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for any fence more than 20 feet in length (Sec. 14-748(i)); temporary fences do not need a permit.
- Lot lines next to nonresidential property, and nonresidential lot lines, allow fences up to 8 ft.
- Owners must keep fences safe and in good repair and trim weeds and grass around them; a fence found encroaching on a neighboring property must be moved within 30 days.
- Check drainage easements, utility easements and vision corners before placing the fence (City fence guideline).
- The City's Permit Applications page lists Terry Kubiaczyk as Assistant Building/Zoning Inspector ([email protected]) with the inspector post vacant, while the newer Building Inspector/Zoning page lists Luke Schmidtke as Building Inspector/Zoning Admin; the newer page is used here.
- Permit fees can be paid online through the City's Payment Service Network link.
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 Antigo, WI?
Yes. The City of Antigo requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is required for any fence more than 20 feet in length (Sec. 14-748(i)); temporary fences do not need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Antigo?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above ground level on residential lot lines. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a front or corner side yard; up to 4 ft if the fence causes no visual obstruction (chain link, vertical bar, etc.). Corner lots: 3 ft above the nearest street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection (residential districts); corner side yards follow the 3 ft / 4 ft front-yard rule.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Antigo?
Residential fences shall be built along and up to the lot line; all parts of the fence shall be built upon the owner's property. Fences and hedges shall be set back 8 ft from an alley right-of-way line.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Antigo?
$40 minimum.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Antigo?
Fence 20 ft long or shorter, or temporary? No permit is needed, but the height and material rules still apply. Fill out the City of Antigo Building Permit Application (Permit Applications page). Draw a plot plan showing the fence location, height and nearby structures with dimensions, and add a drawing or picture of the fence design. Email it to Building Inspector/Zoning Admin Luke Schmidtke ([email protected]), mail it, or bring it to City Hall, 700 Edison St. Walk-ins are welcome; call 715-623-3633 x154 first to make sure an inspector is available. Pay the fee (residential minimum $40) when you apply; the City also offers online permit payment. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Antigo (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Antigo?
Luke Schmidtke, Building Inspector/Zoning Admin. Phone 715-623-3633 x134/154, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Antigo's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code Sec. 14-748 Fences (as amended by Ord. No. 1362B, 3-13-2024)
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