Village of Athens fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Athens? Yes. The Village of Athens requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Athens (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft or less on rear lot lines source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft or less in the street yard setback area source
- Corner lots
- No fence within the vision triangle: 20 ft from the intersection of two street lines, 15 ft for alleys, 10 ft for driveways source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be on lot lines but shall not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines; street-yard fences not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Dangerous fences; barbed wire (industrial areas only, 8 ft up, angled inward); electrified fences (smooth wire allowed for deer control); chicken wire and similar woven/welded wire outside industrial districts unless ornamental; wood-slat or plastic snow fence as a permanent residential fence; unsightly or dangerous materials. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-257-9170 source
Still being confirmed with Athens: What is the fence permit fee, and who is the Village Zoning Administrator?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Athens
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 10
- Call the Village Clerk (715-257-9170) for a fence permit application and the fee.
- Give the Zoning Administrator the fence design information (height, materials, location) and pay the fee.
- Get the fence permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Lisa Czech
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-257-9170
Contact from marathon.prod-as.govaccess.org — 638877351069670000
What to submit
- Fence permit application with design information for the Zoning Administrator
Other rules to know
- Dog or other animal confinement fences may be up to 7 ft (§480-84).
- The code requires paying the fence permit fee when applying; the amount was not found online.
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 Athens, WI?
Yes. The Village of Athens requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Athens?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft or less on rear lot lines. Front (street) yard: 3 ft or less in the street yard setback area. Corner lots: No fence within the vision triangle: 20 ft from the intersection of two street lines, 15 ft for alleys, 10 ft for driveways.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Athens?
Residential fences may be on lot lines but shall not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines; street-yard fences not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Athens?
The finished or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Athens?
Call the Village Clerk (715-257-9170) for a fence permit application and the fee. Give the Zoning Administrator the fence design information (height, materials, location) and pay the fee. Get the fence permit 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 Village of Athens (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Athens?
Lisa Czech, Village Clerk. Phone 715-257-9170.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Athens's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Athens Village Code §480-84 Fences
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