City of Galesville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Galesville? Yes. The City of Galesville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 (Fence Permit, 2025 fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- Under 6 ft (6 ft or taller needs a conditional use permit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the street yard, at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way source
- Distance from lot line
- Minimum 3 ft side and rear setback in or next to residential property unless the owners agree otherwise; closer needs a written agreement signed by all affected owners, recorded with the Trempealeau County Register of Deeds, copy filed with the City Clerk. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Unsightly or dangerous materials; electric or shock fences; barbed wire (allowed in industrial zones only with securing devices at least 10 ft high); fences in dangerous condition. source
- How to apply
- Call (608) 582-2475 source
Still being confirmed with Galesville: Who issues the Galesville fence permit and where is the application form?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Galesville
Steps based on cityofgalesvillewi.gov — TITLE 13 Chapter 01 Sec. 13 1 143 Article K Fences and Hedges
- Call Galesville City Hall at (608) 582-2475 to get the fence permit application and confirm who reviews it.
- Plan the fence to the code: 4 ft max in the street yard, under 6 ft at side and rear, 3 ft setback from side/rear lot lines unless neighbors agree in a recorded writing.
- Pay the $50.00 fence permit fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00 fence permit fee per 2025 fee schedule
Who to contact
City Hall
- Phone
- (608) 582-2475
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Address
- 16773 S. Main Street, Galesville, WI 54630
Contact from cityofgalesvillewi.gov — frequently asked questions
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Recorded written agreement if building closer than 3 ft to the lot line
Other rules to know
- Temporary protective/construction fences need no permit but may stay up no more than 45 days.
- Non-residential: security fences up to 10 ft, open type; no fence/hedge over 8 ft along a lot line next to residential property.
- The code text does not say who issues the permit; the fee schedule lists 'Fence Permit $50.00'. The form itself was not found.
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 Galesville, WI?
Yes. The City of Galesville requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary protective/construction fences need no permit but may stay up no more than 45 days.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Galesville?
Side and rear yards: Under 6 ft (6 ft or taller needs a conditional use permit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street yard, at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Galesville?
Minimum 3 ft side and rear setback in or next to residential property unless the owners agree otherwise; closer needs a written agreement signed by all affected owners, recorded with the Trempealeau County Register of Deeds, copy filed with the City Clerk.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Galesville?
Finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Galesville?
$50.00 (Fence Permit, 2025 fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Galesville?
Call Galesville City Hall at (608) 582-2475 to get the fence permit application and confirm who reviews it. Plan the fence to the code: 4 ft max in the street yard, under 6 ft at side and rear, 3 ft setback from side/rear lot lines unless neighbors agree in a recorded writing. Pay the $50.00 fence permit fee. 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 Galesville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Galesville?
City Hall. Phone (608) 582-2475.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Galesville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Galesville Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-143 Fences and Hedges
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