Village of Marathon City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Marathon City? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Marathon City 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in yards abutting streets source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in yards abutting streets; nothing that obstructs view between 2 1/2 ft and 10 ft above the road within a vision clearance triangle (13.3.8(2)(c)) source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be on the property line only with the adjoining owner's agreement; otherwise at least 2 ft from the property line. Not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Wooden fences shall be placed so the finished side faces the neighboring property or public right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-443-2221 source
Still being confirmed with Marathon City: Does a residential fence need a Village permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Marathon City
Steps based on marathoncitywi.gov
- Call the Village office (715-443-2221) or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Get your neighbor's written agreement if you want the fence on the property line; otherwise keep it 2 ft off the line.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Cassie Lang
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-443-2221
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Marathon City, 311 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 487, Marathon City, WI 54448
Contact from mds.wi.gov — Clerk
Other rules to know
- Security fences (up to 10 ft, open design) are allowed on property lines in all districts except residential districts.
- The zoning code (Title 13, Sec. 13.3.5(3)(f)) does not say whether a fence needs a permit; fees are in the Village Service Fee Schedule (Sec. 13.4.9).
- The Village's Forms & Fees page has a 'When to get a Building Permit' guide and a 2026 Service Fee Schedule, but no fence form.
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 Marathon City, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Marathon City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The zoning code (Title 13, Sec. 13.3.5(3)(f)) does not say whether a fence needs a permit; fees are in the Village Service Fee Schedule (Sec. 13.4.9).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Marathon City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in yards abutting streets. Corner lots: 4 ft in yards abutting streets; nothing that obstructs view between 2 1/2 ft and 10 ft above the road within a vision clearance triangle (13.3.8(2)(c)).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Marathon City?
Residential fences may be on the property line only with the adjoining owner's agreement; otherwise at least 2 ft from the property line. 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 Marathon City?
Wooden fences shall be placed so the finished side faces the neighboring property or public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Marathon City?
Call the Village office (715-443-2221) or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Get your neighbor's written agreement if you want the fence on the property line; otherwise keep it 2 ft off the line. 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 Marathon City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Marathon City?
Cassie Lang, Village Clerk. Phone 715-443-2221, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Marathon City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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