Village of Stetsonville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Stetsonville? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Stetsonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Distance from lot line
- Minor readily removable structures such as open fences may be placed within setback lines; the Plan Commission may require their removal at the owner's expense (Sec. 4.2(1)(b)). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-678-2191 source
Still being confirmed with Stetsonville: Does a residential fence in Stetsonville need a zoning permit under Sec. 4.1, and is there a fence height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Stetsonville
- Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer (715-678-2191) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit.
- If it does, fill out the Village Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Tia Kancilia
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-678-2191
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 7:30 am-2:00 pm; Thu 7:30-11:30 am
- Address
- 105 N Gershwin Street (PO Box 219), Stetsonville, WI 54480
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What to submit
Other rules to know
- Sec. 4.1(1) requires a zoning permit before a structure is located or erected, but the code does not say whether fences count as structures for this, so confirm with the Village.
- Vision triangle (Sec. 4.2(2)): objects between 2 1/2 and 12 ft high that obstruct the view are restricted, but posts and open fences are excluded.
- Fences must be appropriately designed for the function intended and substantially constructed to withstand soil, weather and use, and kept so they do not present an objectionable view (Sec. 7.1(3)).
- Fencing required for a particular use must be authorized by the Plan Commission with an approved screening or fencing plan (Sec. 7.1(1)).
- The zoning code sets no fence height limits. Permit fees are set by the Village Board (Sec. 11.5).
- Village office hours: Mon-Wed 7:30 am-2:00 pm; Thu 7:30-11:30 am; Fri by appointment.
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 Stetsonville, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Stetsonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Stetsonville?
Minor readily removable structures such as open fences may be placed within setback lines; the Plan Commission may require their removal at the owner's expense (Sec. 4.2(1)(b)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Stetsonville?
Call the Village Clerk/Treasurer (715-678-2191) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit. If it does, fill out the Village Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page). 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 Stetsonville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Stetsonville?
Tia Kancilia, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-678-2191, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Stetsonville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Stetsonville Comprehensive Zoning Code Secs. 4.2 and 7.0 (Ord. 270-15, 2015)
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