Calumet County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Calumet County are set by each city, village and town, not by the state. Pick your municipality for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
Some towns in Calumet County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brillion | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet above curb level in a front yard; 2 feet within 10 feet of a driveway or alley unless at least 90 percent open | (920) 378-2857 |
| City of Chilton | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet | (920) 286-6133 |
| City of New Holstein | Yes | 6 feet | 3 feet on corner lots and in street/alley setback areas | (920) 901-0288 |
| Village of Harrison | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in the front yard setback area | (920) 989-1062 ext. 2 |
| Village of Hilbert | Ask | — | — | 920.853.3241 |
| Village of Potter | Ask | 6 feet | 3 feet across the front yard forward of the front corners of the house | 920-810-2970 |
| Village of Sherwood | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in front and corner side yards; solid material no more than 60% of the fence surface | — |
| Village of Stockbridge | Yes | — | — | — |
| Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville) | Yes | No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade | Open fences | (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306 |
| Town of Brillion | Yes | No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade | Open fences | (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306 |
| Town of Brothertown | Yes | 6 feet | 4 feet in the street yard | — |
| Town of Charlestown | Yes | No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade | Open fences | (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306 |
| Town of Chilton | Ask | — | Open fences may be placed between the setback line and the highway right-of-way | 920-849-4720 |
| Town of New Holstein | Yes | No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade | Open fences | (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306 |
| Town of Rantoul | Ask | — | Within the road setback only: 50% open fences less than 48 inches tall | (920) 853-3398 |
| Town of Stockbridge | Ask | — | — | 920-912-0832 |
| Town of Woodville | Yes | No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade | Open fences | (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.