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Sawyer County, Wisconsin

City of Hayward fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hayward? Yes. The City of Hayward 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 Hayward (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Fee
$50 source
Distance from lot line
Minor readily removable structures such as open fences may be placed within setback lines (Zoning Code 515-56(A)(5)); a general highway setback also applies under 515-56(A). source
How to apply
Mail, in person source

Still being confirmed with Hayward: What are the maximum fence heights (front, side, rear) in Hayward Zoning Code Chapter 515, Article XIX 'Screening and Fencing'?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hayward

Steps based on cityofhaywardwi.gov — LandUse Permit revised 1

  1. Download and print the Land Use/Building Permit Application (a fill-in Word version is also on the Forms and Permits page).
  2. Mark 'Fence' under Accessory Structures and draw a site plan showing the fence and its distances to the lot lines.
  3. Get the adjoining owner's written agreement on location, design and style before the permit is issued.
  4. Deliver it to City Hall (15889 W Third St) or mail it to PO Box 969, Hayward, WI 54843 with the $50 fee. City Hall hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  5. Do not start building until the permit is issued.
  6. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Paying
$50 fence fee per Land Use fee schedule (double if built before permit)
Permit good for
One year from date of issue

Who to contact

Lisa Poppe
Clerk/Treasurer

Phone
715-634-2311
Email
[email protected]
Hours
8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Address
City of Hayward, 15889 W Third St, Hayward, WI 54843 (mail: PO Box 969, Hayward, WI 54843)

Contact from cityofhaywardwi.gov — clerks office

What to submit

  • Land Use/Building Permit application (Fence is listed under Accessory Structures)
  • Site plan showing lot dimensions, north arrow, location and size of the proposed work, and distances to lot lines
  • Written agreement from the adjoining property owner(s) on location, design and style of the fence, obtained before the permit is issued

Official application form or packet

Other rules to know

  • Zoning Code 515-56(A)(6): fences are allowed if the owner applying for a fence permit obtains a written agreement from the adjoining property owner(s) regarding location, design and style prior to any permit being issued.
  • Fee schedule effective April 13, 2021 lists 'Fence $50.00'; after-the-fact permits pay double the fee.
  • Permit is valid one year from issue; construction must not begin until permits are issued; fees are non-refundable.
  • The application form header cites Ordinance #471 but certifies compliance with Ordinance No. 148; the form lists the approving official as the Public Works Director and a phone (715) 634-4612 that differs from City Hall (715) 634-2311.

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 Hayward, WI?

Yes. The City of Hayward requires a permit before you build a fence.

How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hayward?

Minor readily removable structures such as open fences may be placed within setback lines (Zoning Code 515-56(A)(5)); a general highway setback also applies under 515-56(A).

How much is a fence permit in the City of Hayward?

$50.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hayward?

Download and print the Land Use/Building Permit Application (a fill-in Word version is also on the Forms and Permits page). Mark 'Fence' under Accessory Structures and draw a site plan showing the fence and its distances to the lot lines. Get the adjoining owner's written agreement on location, design and style before the permit is issued. Deliver it to City Hall (15889 W Third St) or mail it to PO Box 969, Hayward, WI 54843 with the $50 fee. City Hall hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Do not start building until the permit is issued. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Hayward (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hayward?

Lisa Poppe, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-634-2311, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Hayward's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Zoning Code 515-56 Standard district provisions, (A)(5)-(6)

  1. cityofhaywardwi.gov — forms and permits
  2. cityofhaywardwi.gov — LandUse Permit revised 1
  3. cityofhaywardwi.gov — Land use FEE SCHEDULE 1
  4. zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 17
  5. cityofhaywardwi.gov — clerks office

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