City of Amery fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Amery? Yes. The City of Amery 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 City of Amery (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 1/2 ft in residential front yards (taller decorative fencing in R-1/R-2/R-3 only with Zoning Administrator approval; chain-link and mesh not allowed for it) source
- Corner lots
- No fence, wall or shrub within the corner vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- May be placed adjacent to the lot line. Not within 10 ft of the front property line where it blocks driveway visibility. Dog pens/runs: rear yard, at least 20 ft from any property line. source
- Good side faces
- Posts and framing must face the property for which the permit is requested (the owner's side). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (except approved security fences); electric fences; wire fences must be chain-link or vinyl-coated, minimum No. 16 gauge. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Amery
Steps based on amerywi.gov — City License Applications Permits Forms
- Download the Zoning and Fence Permit Application (or pick one up at City Hall).
- Mark your property lines and show where the fence will go, with dimensions.
- Return the form with the $50 fence fee to City Hall, 104 Maple St W, Suite A (Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Fridays).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 fence fee with the application
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-268-7486
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Fridays
- Address
- City Hall, 104 Maple St W, Suite A, Amery, WI 54001
Contact from amerywi.gov — City License Applications Permits Forms
What to submit
- Zoning and Fence Permit Application (City form)
- Property lines marked and a sketch showing fence location and dimensions
Other rules to know
- A 100% penalty is added if work starts before the permit is issued.
- Pool enclosures must be at least 6 ft high and set at least 4 ft from the pool edge.
- The City's page lists the zoning permit at $75 and the fence permit at $50 on the same form; the form itself shows Fence: $50.
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 Amery, WI?
Yes. The City of Amery requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Amery?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 1/2 ft in residential front yards (taller decorative fencing in R-1/R-2/R-3 only with Zoning Administrator approval; chain-link and mesh not allowed for it). Corner lots: No fence, wall or shrub within the corner vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Amery?
May be placed adjacent to the lot line. Not within 10 ft of the front property line where it blocks driveway visibility. Dog pens/runs: rear yard, at least 20 ft from any property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Amery?
Posts and framing must face the property for which the permit is requested (the owner's side).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Amery?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Amery?
Download the Zoning and Fence Permit Application (or pick one up at City Hall). Mark your property lines and show where the fence will go, with dimensions. Return the form with the $50 fence fee to City Hall, 104 Maple St W, Suite A (Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Fridays). 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 Amery (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Amery?
City Hall. Phone 715-268-7486, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Amery's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Amery Code Sec. 450-102 Fences
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