City of Schofield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Schofield? Yes. The City of Schofield 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 natural grade source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft above natural grade (code limit for fences in any required yard; no separate front-yard limit found) source
- Corner lots
- Vision triangle rules in Sec. 43-124 apply (not reviewed) source
- How to apply
- Call 715-571-8286 source
Still being confirmed with Schofield: What is the fence permit fee, and is there a lower height limit for fences in front yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Schofield
Steps based on cityofschofield.org — wi
- Contact Zoning Administrator Mark Thuot (715-571-8286, [email protected]) for a fence permit application and the fence requirements.
- Get zoning approval and the fence permit from the City of Schofield before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Mark Thuot
Zoning Administrator, City of Schofield
- Phone
- 715-571-8286
- [email protected]
- Address
- Schofield City Hall, 351 Alderson St, Schofield, WI 54476
Contact from cityofschofield.org — wi
What to submit
- Fence permit application (prepared by the Zoning Administrator)
Other rules to know
- Open-type fences over 5 ft but not more than 8 ft may be allowed in required yards if they meet a visibility condition (Sec. 55-285(1)).
- Each structural and decorative member must be compatible in size, material and appearance with the rest of the fence; fences may not fall into disrepair (e.g. a lean of 20 degrees or more) (Sec. 55-223).
- Fence permits may carry conditions for public safety, health and general welfare.
- Fences need zoning approval from the Schofield Zoning Administrator first; the City's page says fence permits are issued through the City of Schofield, while building permits for other projects are processed by the City of Wausau Inspections office (715-261-6780).
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 Schofield, WI?
Yes. The City of Schofield requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Schofield?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above natural grade. Front (street) yard: 6 ft above natural grade (code limit for fences in any required yard; no separate front-yard limit found). Corner lots: Vision triangle rules in Sec. 43-124 apply (not reviewed).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Schofield?
Contact Zoning Administrator Mark Thuot (715-571-8286, [email protected]) for a fence permit application and the fence requirements. Get zoning approval and the fence permit from the City of Schofield before building. 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 Schofield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Schofield?
Mark Thuot, Zoning Administrator, City of Schofield. Phone 715-571-8286, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Schofield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Schofield Code Sec. 55-223 Fence maintenance; Sec. 55-285 Permitted obstructions in required yards
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