Village of Spencer fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Spencer? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Spencer 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
- Less than 6 ft on rear lot lines (6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft or less in the street yard source
- Distance from lot line
- Street-yard fences not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. The code also says fences shall not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines (§480-70(D)). source
- Not allowed
- Fences in a dangerous condition or that conduct electricity; barbed wire (except in industrial areas, 10 ft up and angled inward); unsightly or dangerous materials that would be a nuisance. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Spencer: The Village page says the Clerk issues fence permits but the code does not state that a permit is required; is one required, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Spencer
Steps based on villageofspencerwi.gov — building inspector
- Call the Village Clerk's Office (715-659-5423) to start a fence permit; the Clerk issues zoning permits and fence permits.
- Fences 6 ft or taller need a conditional use permit first.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Chris Helgestad
Administrator-Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-659-5423
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Address
- Village of Spencer Clerk's Office, 105 Park Street, P.O. Box 360, Spencer, WI 54479
Contact from villageofspencerwi.gov — building inspector
Other rules to know
- The Village's Building Inspector page says the Clerk's Office issues zoning permits and can issue building permits for fences and accessory structures; start by contacting the Clerk's Office.
- All fences must be constructed and maintained in a good state of repair and appearance.
- Temporary fences do not need a permit but must meet setbacks (§480-70(H)).
- Residential inspections for other projects are by CSC Services (Bob Christensen).
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 Spencer, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Spencer before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Temporary fences do not need a permit but must meet setbacks (§480-70(H)).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Spencer?
Side and rear yards: Less than 6 ft on rear lot lines (6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft or less in the street yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Spencer?
Street-yard fences not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. The code also says fences shall not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines (§480-70(D)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Spencer?
Call the Village Clerk's Office (715-659-5423) to start a fence permit; the Clerk issues zoning permits and fence permits. Fences 6 ft or taller need a conditional use permit first. 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 Spencer (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Spencer?
Chris Helgestad, Administrator-Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-659-5423.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Spencer's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Spencer Village Code §480-70 Fences
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