Village of Rothschild fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Rothschild? Yes. The Village of Rothschild requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum in required rear yards source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in front/street yards, at least 50% transparent source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots: street yard limit of 4 ft applies; nothing in the vision triangle (clear from 18 inches to 10 ft above street; 25 ft legs at streets, 10 ft at alleys/driveways) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 18 inches from front-yard or street-yard property lines. Fences may be located on any property line abutting a side or rear yard if they can be maintained from the owner's property. 75 ft from the ordinary high-water mark of lakes, streams, ponds and wetlands. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and other structural components must face the property erecting the fence. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or the like and electrified fencing (all districts); wire mesh in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Rothschild
Steps based on rothschildwi.com — village staff and facilities
- Get the fence permit at the Clerk's office, Village Hall, 211 Grand Avenue (715-359-3660). Zoning questions: Zoning Coordinator Rebekka Borchardt ([email protected]).
- After getting the permit, call Building Inspector Mike Block (715-490-4069).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Rebekka Borchardt
Zoning Coordinator
- Phone
- 715-359-3660
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Clerk's Office, Rothschild Village Hall, 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, WI 54474
Contact from rothschildwi.com — village staff and facilities
Other rules to know
- No permit is needed for fences, walls and posts under 4 ft tall that are not in the front or street yard; fences 4 ft or taller, or any fence in a front or street yard, need a permit (§590-95D(1)).
- Temporary construction fencing is allowed up to 180 consecutive days per calendar year.
- Pool fencing follows the NSPI Barrier Code (§590-95G).
- Fences must be kept structurally sound and attractive (§590-95F).
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 Rothschild, WI?
Yes. The Village of Rothschild requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit is needed for fences, walls and posts under 4 ft tall that are not in the front or street yard; fences 4 ft or taller, or any fence in a front or street yard, need a permit (§590-95D(1)).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Rothschild?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum in required rear yards. Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in front/street yards, at least 50% transparent. Corner lots: Corner lots: street yard limit of 4 ft applies; nothing in the vision triangle (clear from 18 inches to 10 ft above street; 25 ft legs at streets, 10 ft at alleys/driveways).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Rothschild?
At least 18 inches from front-yard or street-yard property lines. Fences may be located on any property line abutting a side or rear yard if they can be maintained from the owner's property. 75 ft from the ordinary high-water mark of lakes, streams, ponds and wetlands.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Rothschild?
Visible supports and other structural components must face the property erecting the fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Rothschild?
Get the fence permit at the Clerk's office, Village Hall, 211 Grand Avenue (715-359-3660). Zoning questions: Zoning Coordinator Rebekka Borchardt ([email protected]). After getting the permit, call Building Inspector Mike Block (715-490-4069). 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 Rothschild (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Rothschild?
Rebekka Borchardt, Zoning Coordinator. Phone 715-359-3660, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Rothschild's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Rothschild Code §590-95 Fences, walls and decorative posts
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