City of St. Croix Falls fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of St. Croix Falls? Yes. The City of St. Croix Falls 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 St. Croix Falls (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Front (street) yard
- Front-yard fences must keep the vision clearance triangle clear (no obstruction 2.5-10 ft high within 35 ft of a street intersection) source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction between 2.5 and 10 ft high in the triangle 35 ft from the intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Side-yard fences may not project into the principal building's required setback distance. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-483-3929 ext. 2
Still being confirmed with St. Croix Falls: What are the maximum fence heights and the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of St. Croix Falls
Steps based on cms5.revize.com — 2026 Directory
- Contact the City Clerk (715-483-3929 ext. 2, [email protected]) for a building permit for your fence.
- Keep front-yard fences out of the corner vision triangle.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Sarah Jensen
City Clerk
- Phone
- 715-483-3929 ext. 2
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 710 Hwy 35 S, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
Contact from cms5.revize.com — 2026 Directory
Other rules to know
- No official City of St. Croix Falls website page on fences or fee was found. Note: sccwi.gov is St. Croix COUNTY (Hudson), not this city. The zoneomics copy of the city code found covered the riverway/zoning districts but showed no fence section (Sec. 40-644(a) requires a city permit to construct a building or structure; it does not say whether fences count).
- Polk County's 2026 directory lists Ben Campbell as City Building Inspector (715-556-3136).
- Zoning Code Sec. 40-756(3): a building permit is required for residential fences (see Chapter 6).
- Residential fences are allowed in rear and side yards, and in front yards subject to vision clearance (Sec. 40-734).
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 St. Croix Falls, WI?
Yes. The City of St. Croix Falls requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of St. Croix Falls?
Front (street) yard: Front-yard fences must keep the vision clearance triangle clear (no obstruction 2.5-10 ft high within 35 ft of a street intersection). Corner lots: No obstruction between 2.5 and 10 ft high in the triangle 35 ft from the intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of St. Croix Falls?
Side-yard fences may not project into the principal building's required setback distance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of St. Croix Falls?
Contact the City Clerk (715-483-3929 ext. 2, [email protected]) for a building permit for your fence. Keep front-yard fences out of the corner vision triangle. 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 St. Croix Falls (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of St. Croix Falls?
Sarah Jensen, City Clerk. Phone 715-483-3929 ext. 2, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of St. Croix Falls's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 40-756(3) Residential fence restrictions; Sec. 40-734 Vision clearance
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