Village of Stratford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Stratford? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Stratford 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 above ground level source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required street yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard; 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences shall have a minimum 3-ft setback and shall not extend into the front setback area (§590-92D). source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Dangerous fences, electrified fences and barbed wire (barbed wire only in industrial areas at 10 ft or more angled inward; electric and barbed wire allowed for farming/grazing). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-687-4166 source
Still being confirmed with Stratford: Does a residential fence need a Village permit, what is the fee, and is [email protected] the current clerk email?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Stratford
Steps based on stratfordwi.gov — forms
- Contact the Village Clerk (715-687-4166, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep residential fences 3 ft from lot lines and out of the front setback area.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jamie Heindl
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-687-4166
- Address
- Village of Stratford, 213060 Legion St, Stratford, WI 54484 (mail: PO Box 12, Stratford, WI 54484-0012)
Contact from marathon.prod-as.govaccess.org — 638877351069670000
Other rules to know
- The fence section (§590-92) does not state whether a permanent fence needs a permit; temporary fences need none. Swimming pool fences require a written permit (§590-93C).
- The Village's Building Permits page says a building permit is required for remodeling, replacement or repairs and should be requested before construction; it does not mention fences.
- Completed Village forms can be returned by mail, email or delivery to the Village Office (Forms page).
- The Village Forms page lists the email [email protected], which does not match the stratfordwi.gov website domain.
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 Stratford, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Stratford before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The fence section (§590-92) does not state whether a permanent fence needs a permit; temporary fences need none. Swimming pool fences require a written permit (§590-93C).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Stratford?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above ground level. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required street yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard; 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Stratford?
Residential fences shall have a minimum 3-ft setback and shall not extend into the front setback area (§590-92D).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Stratford?
The finished or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Stratford?
Contact the Village Clerk (715-687-4166, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep residential fences 3 ft from lot lines and out of the front setback area. 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 Stratford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Stratford?
Jamie Heindl, Village Clerk. Phone 715-687-4166.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Stratford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Stratford Village Code §590-92 Fences
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