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St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Village of Baldwin fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Baldwin? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Baldwin before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Baldwin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
How to apply
Call 715-377-2152 source

Still being confirmed with Baldwin: The Village posted a revised 2023 zoning ordinance on villageofbaldwin.org that was not read; do the fence rules (3 ft front, 6 ft, 3 ft setback, $140) still apply?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Baldwin

  1. Get the fence permit from the Building Inspector (forms are on allcroix.com) before installing.
  2. Pay the fees: $65 permit, $25 administrative, $50 plan review ($140 total).
  3. Keep fence at least 3 ft from lot lines and confirm it is on your own land.
  4. Call Building Inspector 715-377-2152 for submission details; Village Hall is 715-684-3426.
  5. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Paying
Fees paid before installation

Who to contact

Todd Dolan
Building Inspector (All Croix Inspections)

Phone
715-377-2152
Address
All Croix Inspections, 1810 Crest View Dr. #1C, Hudson, WI 54016

Contact from villageofbaldwin.com — building inspection

What to submit

  • Fence permit application (Building Inspector)

Other rules to know

  • Up to 8 ft where lot line adjoins non-residential property.
  • Temporary construction fences need no permit but must come down within 45 days.
  • More than 50% alteration of a nonconforming fence requires full compliance.

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 Baldwin, WI?

Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Baldwin before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Temporary construction fences need no permit but must come down within 45 days.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Baldwin?

Get the fence permit from the Building Inspector (forms are on allcroix.com) before installing. Pay the fees: $65 permit, $25 administrative, $50 plan review ($140 total). Keep fence at least 3 ft from lot lines and confirm it is on your own land. Call Building Inspector 715-377-2152 for submission details; Village Hall is 715-684-3426. 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 Baldwin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Baldwin?

Todd Dolan, Building Inspector (All Croix Inspections). Phone 715-377-2152.

Sources

Summarized from the Village of Baldwin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. villageofbaldwin.com — building inspection

Work for the Village of Baldwin? Help us keep this right

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