Staunton, IL · Macoupin County
Fencing Permit Application
Staunton property owners or applicants use this application to request approval to install a fence and provide details about its location, height, and materials.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit before installing a fence in Staunton. It asks for owner and applicant contact information, the property address, fence location, height, and material, and requires a site plan showing the lot, buildings, driveways, and proposed fence. The city conducts a site visit and contacts the applicant with final approval; the $25 fee is paid after approval when called to pick up the permit.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking approval to install a fence in Staunton need to complete this application and provide a site plan.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Zoning Department at 101 W. Pearl. After approval, the city will contact you to pick up the permit and pay the $25 fee.
About notarization
No notary is required; the application has no sworn attachment, and the applicant completes the requested details and site plan.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fencing Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner and applicant details, property address, proposed fence location, height, and material.
- 3
Prepare The Site Plan
Attach or draw a clear plan showing the lot, buildings, driveways, and proposed fence area labeled with its height.
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Submit To The Zoning Department
Submit the application to the Zoning Department at 101 W. Pearl. After approval, pay the $25 fee when called to pick up the permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fencing Permit Application?
- No. This application does not require notarization and has no sworn attachment; complete the requested details and include or draw the required site plan.
- How do I submit the Fencing Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Zoning Department at 101 W. Pearl. The city will conduct a site visit and contact you with final approval.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the owner’s name and phone number, applicant information if different, property address, proposed fence location, height, and material.
- What should the site plan show?
- Attach or draw a clear site plan showing the lot, buildings, driveways, and proposed fence area labeled with its height.
Need something notarized?
This Fencing Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.