Village of Balsam Lake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Balsam Lake? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Balsam Lake before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Balsam Lake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 4 ft unless the Village Board approves in writing source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (all districts) unless the Village Board approves in writing source
- Corner lots
- No fence or planting over 30 inches above street center-line grade within 30 ft of the lot corner nearest the intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- 3 ft inside the property line, or closer with a written, recorded agreement with the adjacent owner. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences; barbed wire (except industrial areas at 10 ft up angled inward, or agricultural districts/boundaries); link fences with barbed ends at the top; unsightly or dangerous materials. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-485-3424
Still being confirmed with Balsam Lake: Does a permanent residential fence in Balsam Lake need a zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Balsam Lake
Steps based on balsamlakevillage.com — balsam lake wi village contact information
- Call the Village Clerk-Treasurer at 715-485-3424 to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit.
- The village site lists REM Inspecting LLC as building inspector for permits (715-598-4642, [email protected]); ask the clerk whether they handle fences.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Amy Wilson
Village Clerk-Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-485-3424
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 404 Main St, PO Box 506, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Contact from balsamlakevillage.com — balsam lake wi village contact information
Other rules to know
- Zoneomics copy of the village zoning code (Ch. 300) says no structure may be erected, moved or altered without a zoning permit (Sec. 300-30) but does not say whether fences count.
- The Village's fence section does not state a permit requirement for permanent fences; temporary fences (plant protection or construction hazards) need no permit but may stand only 45 days. The code index lists fences under §300-30, Zoning permits for permitted uses.
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 Balsam Lake, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Balsam Lake before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Village's fence section does not state a permit requirement for permanent fences; temporary fences (plant protection or construction hazards) need no permit but may stand only 45 days. The code index lists fences under §300-30, Zoning permits for permitted uses.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Balsam Lake?
Side and rear yards: 4 ft unless the Village Board approves in writing. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (all districts) unless the Village Board approves in writing. Corner lots: No fence or planting over 30 inches above street center-line grade within 30 ft of the lot corner nearest the intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Balsam Lake?
3 ft inside the property line, or closer with a written, recorded agreement with the adjacent owner.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Balsam Lake?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Balsam Lake?
Call the Village Clerk-Treasurer at 715-485-3424 to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit. The village site lists REM Inspecting LLC as building inspector for permits (715-598-4642, [email protected]); ask the clerk whether they handle fences. 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 Balsam Lake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Balsam Lake?
Amy Wilson, Village Clerk-Treasurer. Phone 715-485-3424, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Balsam Lake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Ch. 300 (Zoning), Fences
Work for the Village of Balsam Lake? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.