Village of Gresham fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Gresham? Yes. The Village of Gresham requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences are permitted only on the rear and side yards; ornamental fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed a height of 2 1/2 feet along the sides or front edge of any front yard source
- Corner lots
- No obstructions between 2 1/2 and 10 feet above mean curb grade within 35 feet of an intersection (except C-1); wire fences may be permitted source
- Distance from lot line
- On the side yards the fence shall not project into the principal building required setback distance and shall be in compliance with required vision clearance (§ 325-4B(3)). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-853-1654 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Gresham
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Plan the fence for the side or rear yard only, 7 ft max, out of the principal building's side setback and the corner vision area.
- Call Joe Ejnik (715-853-1654) with zoning questions or the Village office (715-787-3244) for the building permit application.
- Get the building permit before building; call Paul Hahn (715-250-3233) to schedule any inspection.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Joe Ejnik
Zoning contact, Village of Gresham
- Phone
- 715-853-1654
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Gresham, PO Box 50, 801 Main St., Gresham, WI 54128
Contact from visit-gresham.com
What to submit
- Building permit application (Chapter 125)
Other rules to know
- § 325-4B(3): residential fences are permitted only in rear and side yards in residential districts. "A building permit is required; see Chapter 125, Building Construction, of this Code."
- Security fences only in industrial and business districts with Village Board approval, no more than 2 ft from the property line, max 10 ft, open type (woven wire or wrought iron).
- The Village site lists Paul Hahn for scheduling zoning or new construction inspections and Joe Ejnik for zoning questions. The site is maintained by an outside web firm and shows a 2018 copyright; confirm details with the Village office.
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 Gresham, WI?
Yes. The Village of Gresham requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Gresham?
Side and rear yards: 7 feet. Front (street) yard: Residential fences are permitted only on the rear and side yards; ornamental fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed a height of 2 1/2 feet along the sides or front edge of any front yard. Corner lots: No obstructions between 2 1/2 and 10 feet above mean curb grade within 35 feet of an intersection (except C-1); wire fences may be permitted.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Gresham?
On the side yards the fence shall not project into the principal building required setback distance and shall be in compliance with required vision clearance (§ 325-4B(3)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Gresham?
Plan the fence for the side or rear yard only, 7 ft max, out of the principal building's side setback and the corner vision area. Call Joe Ejnik (715-853-1654) with zoning questions or the Village office (715-787-3244) for the building permit application. Get the building permit before building; call Paul Hahn (715-250-3233) to schedule any inspection. 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 Gresham (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Gresham?
Joe Ejnik, Zoning contact, Village of Gresham. Phone 715-853-1654, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Gresham's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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