City of Spooner fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Spooner? Yes. The City of Spooner requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Fee set by the City Council (amount not found) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft and solid in the front setback; or see-through up to 4 ft with at least 90 percent openness source
- Corner lots
- No solid fence more than 3 ft high within the vision clearance; taller fences there must be see-through (90 percent plus) and no more than 4 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- All fences set back inside the lot line a minimum of 3 ft; between 0 and 3 ft only with a neighbor's signed fence agreement recorded with the county register of deeds. At least 4 ft from any alley line. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences; dangerous fences; fences that carry electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire except in industrial areas (securing devices at least 8 ft above ground, facing away from public areas). Invisible fences not allowed in public rights-of-way. Temporary fences protecting plantings or warning of construction hazards need no permit. source
- How to apply
- Call (715) 635-8769 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Spooner
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 5
- Get a fence permit from the City Building Inspector (Sec. 86-463(c)): call City Hall at (715) 635-8769 or visit 515 N Summit Street for the application.
- Plan the fence at least 3 ft inside your lot line, or get a recorded fence agreement with your neighbor to build closer.
- Pay the fee set by the City Council.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by the City Council (amount not found); payments to City of Spooner
Who to contact
Jason Birtzer
City Building Inspector
- Phone
- (715) 635-8769
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (summer: Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM-1:00 PM)
- Address
- Spooner City Hall, 515 N Summit Street, PO Box 548, Spooner, WI 54801
Contact from cityofspoonerwi.gov
What to submit
- Fence permit application to the building inspector (the City's Land Use / Zoning Permit Application is used in place of the building permit effective 01-2019; not opened)
- Fence agreement signed by both owners and recorded, if building 0 to 3 ft from the lot line (City form)
Other rules to know
- Industrial areas may go up to 10 ft (excluding barbed wire holders), per Sec. 86-463(e)(3).
- The City's Land Use / Zoning Permit Application and fee schedule could not be opened, so the fence fee is unknown.
- The maximum height for any fence is stated as 'no fence shall be constructed with any point higher than six feet above ground level' (Sec. 86-463(e)(3)).
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 Spooner, WI?
Yes. The City of Spooner requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Spooner?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: 3 ft and solid in the front setback; or see-through up to 4 ft with at least 90 percent openness. Corner lots: No solid fence more than 3 ft high within the vision clearance; taller fences there must be see-through (90 percent plus) and no more than 4 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Spooner?
All fences set back inside the lot line a minimum of 3 ft; between 0 and 3 ft only with a neighbor's signed fence agreement recorded with the county register of deeds. At least 4 ft from any alley line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Spooner?
The finished or decorative side must face adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Spooner?
Fee set by the City Council (amount not found).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Spooner?
Get a fence permit from the City Building Inspector (Sec. 86-463(c)): call City Hall at (715) 635-8769 or visit 515 N Summit Street for the application. Plan the fence at least 3 ft inside your lot line, or get a recorded fence agreement with your neighbor to build closer. Pay the fee set by the City Council. 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 Spooner (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Spooner?
Jason Birtzer, City Building Inspector. Phone (715) 635-8769.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Spooner's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Spooner Zoning Code Sec. 86-463 Fences
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