Village of Minong fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Minong? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Minong before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft along residential lot lines source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front or corner side yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be constructed on lot lines within setback areas (Sec. 13-1-122(d)). source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Dangerous construction; fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock. Security fences are allowed on property lines in all districts except residential, up to 10 ft and open type. Temporary fences (protecting plantings, warning of construction hazards) need no permit and may stay up no more than 45 days. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-466-2322 source
Still being confirmed with Minong: Does the Village of Minong require a zoning permit for a residential fence, and what does it cost?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Minong
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 1
- Call the Village Office at 715-466-2322 (Clerk-Treasurer Janel Lee) and ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit and from whom.
- Zoning applications go to the zoning administrator, who must grant or deny in writing within 30 days (Sec. 13-1-133).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Janel Lee
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-466-2322
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday
- Address
- Village Office, 123 5th Ave, Minong, WI 54859
Contact from villageofminong.org
Other rules to know
- The Village zoning code (Sec. 13-1-122 Fences and hedges) defines a fence as 'an enclosed barrier consisting of vegetation, plastic, vinyl, wood, stone or metal', but the text read does not clearly require a permit for a permanent fence. Sec. 13-1-10(b) and Sec. 13-1-133 require a zoning permit for new structures and land-use changes; the code defines 'structure' as 'Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a permanent location on the ground.' Whether a fence needs a zoning permit was not stated.
- The Village's Licenses and Permits page lists a Building Permit and Sign Permit but no fence permit; the 2026 fee schedule lists no fence fee.
- Same-name trap: the Town of Minong (separate; building permits via Washburn County Zoning) is a different municipality.
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 Minong, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Minong before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Minong?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft along residential lot lines. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front or corner side yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Minong?
Residential fences may be constructed on lot lines within setback areas (Sec. 13-1-122(d)).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Minong?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Minong?
Call the Village Office at 715-466-2322 (Clerk-Treasurer Janel Lee) and ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit and from whom. Zoning applications go to the zoning administrator, who must grant or deny in writing within 30 days (Sec. 13-1-133). 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 Minong (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Minong?
Janel Lee, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-466-2322, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Minong's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Minong Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-122 Fences and hedges
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