Village of Weston fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Weston? Yes. The Village of Weston 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 Weston (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $40.00 (Fence Residential) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Street-side fences must be semi-open; nothing between 18 inches and 10 ft in the vision triangle (20 ft along each right-of-way line at street intersections) source
- Distance from lot line
- Front yard 2 ft, street side 2 ft, interior side 0 ft, rear 0 ft (handout). Code: no fence closer than 2 ft from any lot line, except along an interior side or rear lot line not abutting a public street. Living fences 2 ft from all property lines. source
- Good side faces
- The more finished or decorative side shall face toward the adjoining property or right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Electric fences (except livestock in agricultural districts); barbed wire, razor wire or similar cutting wire; in or next to residential districts no stranded wire, exposed/reflective metal or corrugated metal. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Weston
Steps based on westonwi.gov — 12548
- Create an account on the Village's Evolve e-permitting portal (www.westonwi.gov/epermits).
- Choose Permit Application > Category: Residential Building > Type: New Fence or Alteration.
- Upload a site plan (lot lines, buildings, driveways, setbacks) and the fence specifications (height, material).
- Pay the $40.00 residential fence fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $40.00
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-241-2613
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village of Weston, 4747 Camp Phillips Rd, Weston, WI 54476
Contact from westonwi.gov — 12548
What to submit
- Site plan (aerial view) showing lot dimensions, parcel lines, buildings, fences, driveways, setbacks and distance from the house
- Fence specifications: height, material and other details
Other rules to know
- Front or street side residential fences must be semi-open in design (e.g. vertical picket, lattice, wrought iron); each fence must have a consistent design and color compatible with the principal building.
- The fence rules (Sec. 94.12.03) apply to permanent fences, landscape walls and decorative posts 4 ft or taller; temporary fences do not need a permit (up to 180 days if not tied to construction).
- Agricultural fences do not need a zoning or building permit, except garden fences within 2 ft of a property line.
- The handout is titled Village of Weston/ETZ, so it also covers the Village's extraterritorial zoning area.
- Swimming pool enclosures must be at least 4 ft high (Sec. 94.12.04(5)).
- The fee schedule cover says effective May 18, 2026, while its section pages say January 1, 2026.
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 Weston, WI?
Yes. The Village of Weston requires a permit before you build a fence. The fence rules (Sec. 94.12.03) apply to permanent fences, landscape walls and decorative posts 4 ft or taller; temporary fences do not need a permit (up to 180 days if not tied to construction).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Weston?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Street-side fences must be semi-open; nothing between 18 inches and 10 ft in the vision triangle (20 ft along each right-of-way line at street intersections).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Weston?
Front yard 2 ft, street side 2 ft, interior side 0 ft, rear 0 ft (handout). Code: no fence closer than 2 ft from any lot line, except along an interior side or rear lot line not abutting a public street. Living fences 2 ft from all property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Weston?
The more finished or decorative side shall face toward the adjoining property or right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Weston?
$40.00 (Fence Residential).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Weston?
Create an account on the Village's Evolve e-permitting portal (www.westonwi.gov/epermits). Choose Permit Application > Category: Residential Building > Type: New Fence or Alteration. Upload a site plan (lot lines, buildings, driveways, setbacks) and the fence specifications (height, material). Pay the $40.00 residential fence fee. 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 Weston (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Weston?
Planning & Development / Building Inspections. Phone 715-241-2613, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Weston's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Weston Zoning Code Sec. 94.12.03 Fences, landscape walls and decorative posts
Work for the Village of Weston? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.