City of Mosinee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mosinee? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mosinee 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 above ground level source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft above ground level (decorative fences only in a required front yard) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a corner side yard; 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection (vision triangle) source
- Distance from lot line
- Not closer than 3 ft from any property line (chain-link boundary fences not less than 1 ft); not within 5 ft of an alley; front-yard decorative fences at least 3 ft from the front property line. Side or rear property-line fences (no alley) are allowed if all affected parties sign a recordable agreement. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side of a fence shall face outward from the property on which the fence is located. source
- Not allowed
- Chain-link, wire-mesh and privacy fences are not permitted in any portion of a required front yard; front-yard fences must be decorative, no more than 50% opaque, and not day-glow colors. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-693-3840 source
Still being confirmed with Mosinee: The City's plot plan form says it accompanies building permit applications for fences, but the fence code section does not state a permit requirement; is a permit required, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mosinee
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- Call Mosinee City Hall (715-693-2275) for a building permit application for the fence.
- Fill out the Building Plot Plan Form showing the fence and its distances from your lot lines, and attach it to the application.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Kevin Breit
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 715-693-3840
- Address
- Mosinee City Hall, 225 Main Street, Mosinee, WI 54455
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What to submit
- Building permit application
- City of Mosinee Building Plot Plan Form: sketch of the lot with streets, alleys, existing buildings and the proposed fence, with distances in feet to buildings and lot lines
Other rules to know
- Nonresidential lots abutting residential property may have fences up to 8 ft along that lot line.
- You are responsible for locating your property lines; setbacks are measured from property lines (Plot Plan Form).
- City Hall: 715-693-2275, [email protected], Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Building Inspector Kevin Breit, 715-693-3840 (Marathon County cities officials page).
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 Mosinee, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mosinee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Mosinee?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above ground level. Front (street) yard: 4 ft above ground level (decorative fences only in a required front yard). Corner lots: 3 ft in a corner side yard; 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection (vision triangle).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Mosinee?
Not closer than 3 ft from any property line (chain-link boundary fences not less than 1 ft); not within 5 ft of an alley; front-yard decorative fences at least 3 ft from the front property line. Side or rear property-line fences (no alley) are allowed if all affected parties sign a recordable agreement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Mosinee?
The finished side of a fence shall face outward from the property on which the fence is located.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mosinee?
Call Mosinee City Hall (715-693-2275) for a building permit application for the fence. Fill out the Building Plot Plan Form showing the fence and its distances from your lot lines, and attach it to the application. 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 Mosinee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mosinee?
Kevin Breit, Building Inspector. Phone 715-693-3840.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mosinee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Mosinee Code Sec. 42-788 Fences
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