Village of Wittenberg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Wittenberg? Yes. The Village of Wittenberg requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences only in side and rear yards; front yard allowed only for open-design decorative fences approved by the Zoning Administrator. Side-yard fences may not project into the principal building's required front setback. source
- Corner lots
- No obstructions between 2-1/2 and 10 feet above mean curb grade within 35 feet of an intersection (except C-C district); wire fences may be permitted source
- How to apply
- Call 715-253-6063 source
Still being confirmed with Wittenberg: What is the maximum height for residential fences in side and rear yards, and what is the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Wittenberg
- Get a building permit from the Village before building a fence (Village Code ch. 14); call the Village office at 715-253-6063 (Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.).
- Put residential fences in side and rear yards only, not past the house's required front setback; a front-yard fence must be an open decorative design approved by the Zoning Administrator.
- Keep corners clear in the 35 ft vision triangle.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-253-6063
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address
- Village of Wittenberg, 208 W. Vinal Street, PO Box 331, Wittenberg, WI 54499
Contact from villageofwittenberg.com — contact information
Other rules to know
- Zoning Code §17.04(2)(c): residential fences are permitted only on rear and side yards (front yard only for open-design decorative fences approved by the Zoning Administrator), must comply with vision clearance, and 'A building permit is required; see ch. 14 of this Code.' No numeric height limit for residential fences is given there.
- Security fences (§17.04(2)(d)): industrial and business districts only, with Village Board approval; no more than 2 ft from the property line, max 10 ft, open type such as woven wire or wrought iron.
- Do not confuse with the Town of Wittenberg (county zoning).
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 Wittenberg, WI?
Yes. The Village of Wittenberg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Wittenberg?
Front (street) yard: Residential fences only in side and rear yards; front yard allowed only for open-design decorative fences approved by the Zoning Administrator. Side-yard fences may not project into the principal building's required front setback.. Corner lots: No obstructions between 2-1/2 and 10 feet above mean curb grade within 35 feet of an intersection (except C-C district); wire fences may be permitted.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Wittenberg?
Get a building permit from the Village before building a fence (Village Code ch. 14); call the Village office at 715-253-6063 (Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.). Put residential fences in side and rear yards only, not past the house's required front setback; a front-yard fence must be an open decorative design approved by the Zoning Administrator. Keep corners clear in the 35 ft vision triangle. 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 Wittenberg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Wittenberg?
Village office, Village of Wittenberg. Phone 715-253-6063.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Wittenberg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Wittenberg Zoning Code §17.04(2)(c)-(d) fences; §17.03(8) vision clearance
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