Village of Frederic fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Frederic? Yes. The Village of Frederic requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $20 (on the Village's Fence Permit Application, Rev. 05-04; may be outdated) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (front yard) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fence in front yard must sit back from the public right-of-way; plot plan must show exact setback from streets, alleys and side lines. source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Frederic: Is the Village fence permit fee still $20, and is Bill Struck still the Zoning Administrator? (Form is Rev. 05-04, guide is 2019.)
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Frederic
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- Fill out the Village of Frederic Fence Permit Application.
- Attach a plot plan showing exact setbacks from streets, alleys and side lines.
- Mail it with the fee (check payable to Village of Frederic) to P.O. Box 567, Frederic, WI 54837, or ask the clerk (715-327-4294) about dropping it off at 110 Oak Street E.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Check payable to Village of Frederic
Who to contact
Bill Struck
Zoning Administrator (per 2019 Citizen's Guide)
- Phone
- 715-327-8062
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Frederic, P.O. Box 567, Frederic, WI 54837
Contact from fredericwi.com
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
- Plot plan with exact setbacks from streets, alleys and side lines
- Fee
Other rules to know
- Citizen's Guide (rev. April 2019) says a building permit is required for all fences and cites Village Land Use Regulations Sec. 13-1-142.
- Applicant is responsible for verifying property lines before construction.
- Guide lists Building Inspector Ben Campbell at 715-566-3136; Town of St. Croix Falls' site lists him at 715-556-3136, so confirm the number.
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 Frederic, WI?
Yes. The Village of Frederic requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Frederic?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft (front yard).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Frederic?
Fence in front yard must sit back from the public right-of-way; plot plan must show exact setback from streets, alleys and side lines.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Frederic?
$20 (on the Village's Fence Permit Application, Rev. 05-04; may be outdated).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Frederic?
Fill out the Village of Frederic Fence Permit Application. Attach a plot plan showing exact setbacks from streets, alleys and side lines. Mail it with the fee (check payable to Village of Frederic) to P.O. Box 567, Frederic, WI 54837, or ask the clerk (715-327-4294) about dropping it off at 110 Oak Street E. 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 Frederic (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Frederic?
Bill Struck, Zoning Administrator (per 2019 Citizen's Guide). Phone 715-327-8062, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Frederic's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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