Village of Tigerton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Tigerton? Yes. The Village of Tigerton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet, maximum height (solid); 10 feet maximum adjacent to nonresidential uses or districts source
- Front (street) yard
- Open fences 2 1/2 feet maximum within the vision clearance triangle; solid fences in the front yard limited to 4 feet source
- Corner lots
- On corner lots no structure of any kind shall exceed a height of 2 1/2 feet above the elevation of the intersection (vision triangle, 20 ft from the intersection) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences 6 ft or less may stand anywhere on the lot except in the established setback area; in setback areas the limit is 3 ft unless at least 75% open and no more than 6 ft. Double-frontage lots must meet setbacks for both streets. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- No dangerous fences, fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock, or barbed wire (except in industrial areas at least 7 1/2 ft up, projecting toward the fenced property). No unsightly or dangerous materials. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Tigerton
Steps based on tigertonwi.com — building zoning
- Draw a sketch of the fence (location, height, type).
- Call the Village Clerk (715-535-2262) or Building Inspector Paul Hahn (715-526-2380) to get the permit application and fee.
- Return the application with the sketch to the Village Clerk's office, 221 Birch St., and wait for approval before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Checks payable to Village of Tigerton
- Review time
- Building Inspector approves the sketch before construction
- Inspections
- Building Inspector by appointment
Who to contact
Paul Hahn
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 715-526-2380
- [email protected]
- Hours
- By appointment
- Address
- Village Clerk's office, 221 Birch St., PO Box 147, Tigerton, WI 54486
Contact from tigertonwi.com — building zoning
What to submit
- Sketch or design of the fence, submitted for approval before construction
Other rules to know
- § 585-14D(2)(a): no fence, except plantings, shall be built, enlarged or altered without a permit from the Building Inspector. Replacing more than 10% of a nonconforming fence also needs a permit.
- Temporary construction or crop-protection fences need no permit but may stand no longer than 45 days.
- Pool fences must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
- The Village Building & Zoning page lists "Building a deck, fence or pool" among projects that need permits; a needed zoning permit must be obtained before the building permit. Zoning permit applications need a minimum $40 down payment; the fence permit fee is on the Village's Permit Fees sheet, which could not be opened.
- Inspectors are not full-time, so allow adequate time.
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 Tigerton, WI?
Yes. The Village of Tigerton requires a permit before you build a fence. § 585-14D(2)(a): no fence, except plantings, shall be built, enlarged or altered without a permit from the Building Inspector. Replacing more than 10% of a nonconforming fence also needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Tigerton?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet, maximum height (solid); 10 feet maximum adjacent to nonresidential uses or districts. Front (street) yard: Open fences 2 1/2 feet maximum within the vision clearance triangle; solid fences in the front yard limited to 4 feet. Corner lots: On corner lots no structure of any kind shall exceed a height of 2 1/2 feet above the elevation of the intersection (vision triangle, 20 ft from the intersection).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Tigerton?
Fences 6 ft or less may stand anywhere on the lot except in the established setback area; in setback areas the limit is 3 ft unless at least 75% open and no more than 6 ft. Double-frontage lots must meet setbacks for both streets.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Tigerton?
The finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Tigerton?
Draw a sketch of the fence (location, height, type). Call the Village Clerk (715-535-2262) or Building Inspector Paul Hahn (715-526-2380) to get the permit application and fee. Return the application with the sketch to the Village Clerk's office, 221 Birch St., and wait for approval before building. 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 Tigerton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Tigerton?
Paul Hahn, Building Inspector. Phone 715-526-2380, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Tigerton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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