Eau Claire Wisconsin Fence Permit Guide

Eau Claire requires fence permits and applies residential fence height, location, material, vision-triangle, and finished-side standards.

Permit takeaway

Eau Claire says fences must comply with the Land Development Ordinance and a fence permit is required.

Zoning and placement

Residential fence height depends on location relative to the house, and fence and hedge height rules also apply in vision triangles.

Building and trade review

Finished surfaces of wood or screening fences must face the exterior of the lot as viewed by neighbors, and barbed wire or electric fences are generally not permitted.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the fence is near a front yard, corner lot, driveway, alley, sidewalk, vision triangle, drainage easement, or if unusual materials are proposed.

Documents to prepare

• Fence permit application
• Fence location
• Fence height
• Fence materials
• Vision triangle information if applicable

Inspection planning

• Apply under Development/Fence
• Contact Diggers Hotline before digging
• Confirm height and location standards
• Install finished side outward
• Keep permit records

Official sources

• Eau Claire Fences
• Eau Claire Inspections
• Eau Claire Who May Apply for a Permit

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.