Town of Wagner fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wagner? Yes. The Town of Wagner 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 vision triangle at intersecting Town streets 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 in the A-1 Agricultural district; security fences (non-residential districts only) may have up to 4 strands of barbed wire at least 8 ft above grade. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-732-6008 source
Still being confirmed with Wagner: Is the 2014 Town zoning code still in effect, who is the Zoning Administrator, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wagner
Steps based on baylakerpc.org — final 2014 wagner code of general ordinances
- Call the Town Clerk (715-732-6008) to reach the Town Zoning Administrator, who furnishes the Zoning/Building Permit application.
- Plan residential fences 6 ft or lower in side and rear yards (allowed up to the lot line) and 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; face the finished side toward the neighbor.
- Apply and pay the fee to the Zoning Administrator before building - the permit is granted or denied in writing within 30 days, and starting early doubles the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by Town Board resolution, paid to the Zoning Administrator; doubled if work starts first
- Review time
- Granted or denied in writing within 30 days after application
- Permit good for
- Expires within 6 months unless substantial work has commenced
Who to contact
Margo Renikow
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-732-6008
- Address
- Town of Wagner, W2397 County Rd JJ, Wausaukee, WI
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What to submit
- Zoning/Building Permit application (forms furnished by the Zoning Administrator)
- Site description and survey, where applicable
Other rules to know
- Town of Wagner Code of General Ordinances (adopted December 9, 2014; copy posted by Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission), Chapter 10 Zoning, 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 up to the lot line, 6 ft max; street-yard A-1 fences must be open fences.
- Open fence = more than 80 percent of the surface open to light and air; solid fence = 80 percent or less open.
- No Town of Wagner website was found. Town Clerk: Margo Renikow, W2397 County Rd JJ, Wausaukee, 715-732-6008 (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 Wagner, WI?
Yes. The Town of Wagner 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 up to the lot line, 6 ft max; street-yard A-1 fences must be open fences.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wagner?
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 vision triangle at intersecting Town streets.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Wagner?
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 Wagner?
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 Wagner?
Set by Town Board resolution (amount not found online).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wagner?
Call the Town Clerk (715-732-6008) to reach the Town Zoning Administrator, who furnishes the Zoning/Building Permit application. Plan residential fences 6 ft or lower in side and rear yards (allowed up to the lot line) and 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; face the finished side toward the neighbor. Apply and pay the fee to the Zoning Administrator before building - the permit is granted or denied in writing within 30 days, and 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 Wagner (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wagner?
Margo Renikow, Town Clerk. Phone 715-732-6008.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wagner's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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