Village of Luck fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Luck? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Luck before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft along nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in front and corner side yards source
- Corner lots
- Within 25 ft of an intersection in residence districts: 3 ft maximum source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences need a minimum 3 ft setback from side and rear yards (Sec. 620-77D); may not extend into the front setback. source
- Good side faces
- Finished/decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences, electrified fences, fences in dangerous condition, unsightly or dangerous materials; barbed wire generally barred (industrial areas only). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-472-2221
Still being confirmed with Luck: Does the Village of Luck require a permit for a permanent residential fence, and who issues it? (No official village contact found.)
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Luck
Steps based on cms5.revize.com — 2026 Directory
- Call the Village Clerk at 715-472-2221 to ask whether a permanent fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jennifer Anderson
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-472-2221
- Address
- Luck Village Hall, 401 S Main St, PO Box 315, Luck, WI 54853
Contact from cms5.revize.com — 2026 Directory
Other rules to know
- Sec. 620-77H says no permit is needed for temporary fences (up to 45 days); the section does not state a general permit rule for other fences, so confirm with the Village.
- Polk County's 2026 directory lists Ben Campbell as Building Inspector (715-556-3136). The directory and the village site list different clerk email domains, so no email is given here.
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 Luck, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Luck before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Sec. 620-77H says no permit is needed for temporary fences (up to 45 days); the section does not state a general permit rule for other fences, so confirm with the Village.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Luck?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in front and corner side yards. Corner lots: Within 25 ft of an intersection in residence districts: 3 ft maximum.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Luck?
Residential fences need a minimum 3 ft setback from side and rear yards (Sec. 620-77D); may not extend into the front setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Luck?
Finished/decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Luck?
Call the Village Clerk at 715-472-2221 to ask whether a permanent fence needs a permit. 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 Luck (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Luck?
Jennifer Anderson, Village Clerk. Phone 715-472-2221.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Luck's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Luck Code Sec. 620-77 Fences
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