Town of Springfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Springfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Springfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Privacy fence (at least 50% opaque, 4-8 ft tall): max 8 ft. Open fence (under 50% opaque): max 12 ft. The county code does not set separate heights by yard. source
- Corner lots
- No privacy fences in a vision triangle; no fence or object blocking line of sight there source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls may be located in any required setback area, but privacy fences must meet road setbacks. Open fences may go up to the highway right-of-way only if the Land Use Administrator and County Highway Dept find the line of sight is not impaired. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces outward toward the public right-of-way and/or adjacent parcel. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-386-4680 source
Still being confirmed with Springfield: Does a residential fence in a county-zoned town need a Land Use Permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Springfield
- Call or email the Community Development Department (715-386-4680, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a Land Use Permit; the zoning chapter does not say.
- If told you need one, use the County Land Use Permit Application with a site plan showing property lines and setbacks.
- Check with your town for any other permits before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Application fee per county fee schedule; nonrefundable
- Review time
- Decision within 60 days of a complete application
- Inspections
- Site visit; flag property and project corners
- Permit good for
- 2 years
Who to contact
Community Development Department (Land Use and Zoning)
County zoning staff
- Phone
- 715-386-4680
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- St. Croix County Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Rd, Suite 1300, Hudson, WI 54016
Contact from sccwi.gov — zoning
What to submit
- Land Use Permit Application
- Site plan showing property boundaries, setbacks and structure locations
Other rules to know
- The Town of Springfield follows the St. Croix County zoning ordinance, so fence permits come from the county zoning office, not the town.
- Fences are listed as accessory structures in the county zoning definitions (Sec. 15.805); the excerpts read did not show whether a fence needs a Land Use Permit.
- Land Use Permit fee is set in the county Community Development fee schedule (the schedule linked from the zoning page is labeled 2019).
- Applications due the first Monday of the month per the zoning page; a decision is expected within 60 days of a complete application; an approved permit is valid two years.
- Fence along a road right-of-way needs adequate parking space between a gate and the roadway (Sec. 15.340(5)).
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 Town of Springfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Springfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Springfield?
Side and rear yards: Same: privacy fence max 8 ft; open fence max 12 ft. Front (street) yard: Privacy fence (at least 50% opaque, 4-8 ft tall): max 8 ft. Open fence (under 50% opaque): max 12 ft. The county code does not set separate heights by yard.. Corner lots: No privacy fences in a vision triangle; no fence or object blocking line of sight there.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Springfield?
Fences and walls may be located in any required setback area, but privacy fences must meet road setbacks. Open fences may go up to the highway right-of-way only if the Land Use Administrator and County Highway Dept find the line of sight is not impaired.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Springfield?
Finished side faces outward toward the public right-of-way and/or adjacent parcel.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Springfield?
Call or email the Community Development Department (715-386-4680, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a Land Use Permit; the zoning chapter does not say. If told you need one, use the County Land Use Permit Application with a site plan showing property lines and setbacks. Check with your town for any other permits 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 Town of Springfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Springfield?
Community Development Department (Land Use and Zoning), County zoning staff. Phone 715-386-4680, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Springfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: County Zoning Ordinance Ch. 15, Sec. 15.340 Fences and Walls
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