Village of Elmwood Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Elmwood Park? Yes. The Village of Elmwood Park 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 Village of Elmwood Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call (262) 554-7818 source
Still being confirmed with Elmwood Park: What are the current fence height and setback rules and the permit fee (the application and Chapter VIII could not be opened)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Elmwood Park
Steps based on elmwoodparkwi.gov — Permits
- Get the Fence Permit Application from the Permits page of the Village website.
- Call the Village office at (262) 554-7818 to ask what to attach, the current fee, and how to turn the application in.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (262) 554-7818
- Address
- Village of Elmwood Park, 3131 Taylor Ave Unit 1, Racine, WI 53405-4503
Contact from elmwoodparkwi.gov — Permits
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
Other rules to know
- The Village's Permits page links a Fence Permit Application, and its Ordinances & Resolutions page links Chapter VIII (Building Code). Neither document could be opened for this update, so fees and fence rules are not listed.
- The Permits page says to contact the Village office for building permits.
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 Elmwood Park, WI?
Yes. The Village of Elmwood Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Elmwood Park?
Get the Fence Permit Application from the Permits page of the Village website. Call the Village office at (262) 554-7818 to ask what to attach, the current fee, and how to turn the application in. 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 Elmwood Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Elmwood Park?
Village office (building permits). Phone (262) 554-7818.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Elmwood Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Chapter VIII (Building Code); fence section not read
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