Town of Grover fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Grover? Yes. The Town of Grover requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by Town Board resolution (amount not found online) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences shall not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 4 ft are permitted in the street yard (not in the street right-of-way) source
- Corner lots
- No solid fence within 15 ft of the pavement on the street side yard of a corner lot; no obstructions between 2.5 ft and 10 ft high in the 100-ft traffic vision clearance triangle at Town street intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted up to the lot line in side and rear yards. No solid fence within 100 feet of a highway or street centerline. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side faces the neighboring property; fence posts on the side facing the permit applicant's property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences are permitted only in the A-1 Agricultural district (security fences in non-residential districts may have up to 4 strands of barbed wire at least 8 ft above grade). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-938-4099
Still being confirmed with Grover: Who is the Town Zoning Administrator, how do you submit a Zoning/Building Permit application, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Grover
Steps based on energyzoning.org — Zoning ordinance (archived copy)
- Call the Town Clerk (715-938-4099) to reach the Town Zoning Administrator and get a Zoning/Building Permit application and the fee.
- Plan residential fences 6 ft or lower in side and rear yards (allowed up to the lot line) and keep them out of the street yard; only ornamental fences up to 4 ft may go in the street yard.
- Keep solid fences 100 ft from a road centerline and face the finished side toward the neighbor.
- Get the permit before you build - starting early doubles the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by Town Board resolution; doubled if work starts before the permit is issued
Who to contact
Lisa Witak
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-938-4099
- Address
- Town of Grover, W5161 Town Hall Rd, Peshtigo, WI
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What to submit
- Zoning/Building Permit application
Other rules to know
- The Town of Grover has its own Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 10, adopted July 8, 2004; archived energyzoning.org copy printed 9/23/2022). Sec. 10.0803(E): "Fences are a permitted accessory use in any district and may be erected upon the issuance of a Zoning/Building Permit, unless otherwise specified."
- "No permit is required for agricultural fences in the A-1 district." A-1 fences may go to the lot line, 4 ft max in the street yard (open fences only) and 6 ft in side/rear yards.
- Fees are set by separate Town Board resolution; a double fee applies if work starts before the permit is issued (Secs. 10.0214-10.0215).
- No Town of Grover website was found. Town Clerk: Lisa Witak, W5161 Town Hall Rd, Peshtigo, 715-938-4099 (absentee voting notice).
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 Town of Grover, WI?
Yes. The Town of Grover requires a permit before you build a fence. "No permit is required for agricultural fences in the A-1 district." A-1 fences may go to the lot line, 4 ft max in the street yard (open fences only) and 6 ft in side/rear yards.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Grover?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences shall not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 4 ft are permitted in the street yard (not in the street right-of-way). Corner lots: No solid fence within 15 ft of the pavement on the street side yard of a corner lot; no obstructions between 2.5 ft and 10 ft high in the 100-ft traffic vision clearance triangle at Town street intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Grover?
Residential fences are permitted up to the lot line in side and rear yards. No solid fence within 100 feet of a highway or street centerline.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Grover?
The finished side faces the neighboring property; fence posts on the side facing the permit applicant's property.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Grover?
Set by Town Board resolution (amount not found online).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Grover?
Call the Town Clerk (715-938-4099) to reach the Town Zoning Administrator and get a Zoning/Building Permit application and the fee. Plan residential fences 6 ft or lower in side and rear yards (allowed up to the lot line) and keep them out of the street yard; only ornamental fences up to 4 ft may go in the street yard. Keep solid fences 100 ft from a road centerline and face the finished side toward the neighbor. Get the permit before you build - starting early doubles the 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 Town of Grover (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Grover?
Lisa Witak, Town Clerk. Phone 715-938-4099.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Grover's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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