City of Hudson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hudson? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hudson before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- $50 ($100 if an easement agreement is required) source
- How to apply
- Call 715-716-5733
Still being confirmed with Hudson: Can the fence permit application be emailed or mailed, or must it be dropped off at City Hall?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hudson
- Download the Fence Permit application from the City's Permits & Forms or Planning Forms page.
- Fill it out with the fence location and pay the fee ($50, or $100 if an easement agreement is required).
- The Community Development Director reviews the application and a site inspection is done; call City Hall (715-386-4765) to confirm how to submit it.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Nonrefundable fee with the application (building permit payments at City Hall are cash or check only)
- Review time
- Site inspection required
- Inspections
- Site inspection
Who to contact
Brandon Sales
Residential Building Inspector / Assistant Zoning Inspector
- Phone
- 715-716-5733
- [email protected]
- Hours
- City Hall Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Hudson City Hall, 505 3rd Street, Hudson, WI 54016
Contact from hudsonwi.gov — Building Inspector
What to submit
- Fence Permit application
Other rules to know
- Zoning Sec. 255-30 says fences are permitted per Chapter 106, Building Construction and Fire Prevention, Sec. 106-16.
- The Director may grant a permit on good cause shown, may deny it, or refer it to the Public Safety Committee; Board of Appeals may grant height exceptions.
- Building permits by the inspectors can be dropped off, mailed or emailed to the inspector; this was not stated for fence 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 City of Hudson, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hudson before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Hudson?
$50 ($100 if an easement agreement is required).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hudson?
Download the Fence Permit application from the City's Permits & Forms or Planning Forms page. Fill it out with the fence location and pay the fee ($50, or $100 if an easement agreement is required). The Community Development Director reviews the application and a site inspection is done; call City Hall (715-386-4765) to confirm how to submit it. 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 City of Hudson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hudson?
Brandon Sales, Residential Building Inspector / Assistant Zoning Inspector. Phone 715-716-5733, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hudson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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