Village of Crivitz fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Crivitz? Yes. The Village of Crivitz requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 (fence construction permit, each) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft or less in the street/front yard setback area; front yard fences must be 50 percent open (see-through) wrought iron, picket or split rail source
- Corner lots
- 2½ ft within a vision clearance triangle; no fence within the triangle formed by intersecting streets (20 ft), alleys (15 ft) or driveways (10 ft) source
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from rear and side lot lines for residential fences 6 ft or less; front yard fences at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way; at least 6 inches from a public sidewalk. A fence on a lot line requires the adjoining owner's written consent. source
- Good side faces
- Structural and support components face into the applicant's lot; the finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire; fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock (smooth-wire deer-control electric fence allowed 5 ft from a lot line); used, scrap or non-fence materials such as pallets, doors or railroad ties; luminous fences; smooth or corrugated metal; chain link in residential front yards; wood-slat or plastic snow fence as a regular residential fence; post-only fences; woven/twisted/welded wire (e.g., chicken wire) in nonindustrial districts unless ornamental. Fences must be painted or stained in neutral colors. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Crivitz
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- Fill out the Village building permit application (Building & Zoning page).
- Attach a site plan showing where the fence goes, plus its height and materials. On the lot line? Add your neighbor's written consent.
- Keep side and rear fences 6 ft or lower and 2 ft off the lot lines; front yard fences 4 ft or lower, 50% open, 2 ft from the right-of-way.
- Email the application to Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Jane Meissner ([email protected], 715-245-1708) and pay the $50 fee by check payable to "Village of Crivitz."
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50, check payable to "Village of Crivitz"; doubled if work starts without a permit
Who to contact
Jane Meissner
Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 715-245-1708
- [email protected]
- Address
- Jane Meissner, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator, W11954 Kitty Dell Circle, Crivitz, WI 54114
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What to submit
- Building permit application
- Site plan showing the fence location
- Design details (height and materials)
- Landowner's consent if the fence is on leased property
- Adjoining owner's written consent if the fence is on the lot line
Other rules to know
- Code Sec. 44-299(b): "No person shall install a fence in the village without first obtaining a fence permit from the village." No permit is needed for painting, maintenance, or repair/replacement of less than 16 linear feet, or for pet enclosures/dog runs that meet Sec. 44-299(n).
- Starting without a permit costs 2x the original permit cost; permit renewal is 50% of the original cost (Building Permit guidelines).
- Nonresidential lots next to residential lots may not have a lot-line fence or wall over 8 ft.
- Village Clerk: Elizabeth Moser, 800 Henriette Av, PO 727, Crivitz, 715-854-2030 (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 Village of Crivitz, WI?
Yes. The Village of Crivitz requires a permit before you build a fence. Code Sec. 44-299(b): "No person shall install a fence in the village without first obtaining a fence permit from the village." No permit is needed for painting, maintenance, or repair/replacement of less than 16 linear feet, or for pet enclosures/dog runs that meet Sec. 44-299(n).
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Crivitz?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft or less in the street/front yard setback area; front yard fences must be 50 percent open (see-through) wrought iron, picket or split rail. Corner lots: 2½ ft within a vision clearance triangle; no fence within the triangle formed by intersecting streets (20 ft), alleys (15 ft) or driveways (10 ft).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Crivitz?
2 ft from rear and side lot lines for residential fences 6 ft or less; front yard fences at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way; at least 6 inches from a public sidewalk. A fence on a lot line requires the adjoining owner's written consent.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Crivitz?
Structural and support components face into the applicant's lot; the finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Crivitz?
$50 (fence construction permit, each).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Crivitz?
Fill out the Village building permit application (Building & Zoning page). Attach a site plan showing where the fence goes, plus its height and materials. On the lot line? Add your neighbor's written consent. Keep side and rear fences 6 ft or lower and 2 ft off the lot lines; front yard fences 4 ft or lower, 50% open, 2 ft from the right-of-way. Email the application to Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Jane Meissner ([email protected], 715-245-1708) and pay the $50 fee by check payable to "Village of Crivitz." 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 Crivitz (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Crivitz?
Jane Meissner, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator. Phone 715-245-1708, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Crivitz's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Crivitz Code Ch. 44 Zoning, Sec. 44-299 Fences
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