City of Gillett fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Gillett? Yes. The City of Gillett requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 feet between the street right-of-way and the front of the house source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots: the 3-foot limit applies on both street frontages source
- Distance from lot line
- A fence on a lot line must be set back 24 inches from all lot lines. No fence shall be constructed nearer than two feet to any alley. source
- Good side faces
- The good side of the fence must face the outside. Both sides of the fence must be maintained equally. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or electric wire fences (residential). Utility snow fences only during winter, removed at the end of each season. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Gillett
Steps based on cityofgillett.com — forms
- Fence taller than 3 ft? You need a permit. Download the Fence/Yard Shed/Sign Permit Application (and Site Plan form) from the City's Forms page.
- Show your plans: 6 ft maximum, 3 ft in front of the house (both street sides on a corner lot), set back 24 inches from lot lines and 2 ft from alleys.
- Fill out the form and return it to the City Clerk's office, Gillett City Hall, 150 N. McKenzie Ave. (Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 920-855-2255).
- Building Inspector Bryan Lauritzen (ProCheck Inspections, 920-373-7598) reviews the plans and inspects; call for inspections so you are not charged extra fees.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Plans go to the Building Inspector before construction starts
- Inspections
- Continuing inspections after the permit is issued and a final inspection when work is complete; failing to call for inspections can mean delays and additional fees
Who to contact
Bryan Lauritzen
Building Inspector (ProCheck Inspections, LLC)
- Phone
- 920-373-7598
- Address
- Gillett City Hall - City Clerk/Treasurer, 150 N. McKenzie Ave., Gillett, WI 54124
Contact from cityofgillett.com — building inspection
What to submit
- Fence/Yard Shed/Sign Permit Application
- Plans of the fence (submitted to the Building Inspector before construction)
- Site plan (City form available)
Other rules to know
- Fence ordinance (former Municipal Code § 7.14): no one may "erect, construct, enlarge, alter or repair any fence exceeding three feet in height without first obtaining a permit from the City Building Inspector." Fences 3 ft or lower do not need a permit.
- No fence on residential premises may exceed six feet. Fences perpendicular to lot lines may be up to 6 ft.
- An existing nonconforming fence cannot be altered, enlarged or repaired unless the whole fence is brought into compliance.
- Commercial/industrial fences may be up to 9 ft.
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 City of Gillett, WI?
Yes. The City of Gillett requires a permit before you build a fence. Fence ordinance (former Municipal Code § 7.14): no one may "erect, construct, enlarge, alter or repair any fence exceeding three feet in height without first obtaining a permit from the City Building Inspector." Fences 3 ft or lower do not need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Gillett?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: 3 feet between the street right-of-way and the front of the house. Corner lots: Corner lots: the 3-foot limit applies on both street frontages.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Gillett?
A fence on a lot line must be set back 24 inches from all lot lines. No fence shall be constructed nearer than two feet to any alley.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Gillett?
The good side of the fence must face the outside. Both sides of the fence must be maintained equally.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Gillett?
Fence taller than 3 ft? You need a permit. Download the Fence/Yard Shed/Sign Permit Application (and Site Plan form) from the City's Forms page. Show your plans: 6 ft maximum, 3 ft in front of the house (both street sides on a corner lot), set back 24 inches from lot lines and 2 ft from alleys. Fill out the form and return it to the City Clerk's office, Gillett City Hall, 150 N. McKenzie Ave. (Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 920-855-2255). Building Inspector Bryan Lauritzen (ProCheck Inspections, 920-373-7598) reviews the plans and inspects; call for inspections so you are not charged extra fees. 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 City of Gillett (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Gillett?
Bryan Lauritzen, Building Inspector (ProCheck Inspections, LLC). Phone 920-373-7598.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Gillett's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Gillett Code, Fences (former Municipal Code § 7.14)
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