City of Middleton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Middleton? Yes. The City of Middleton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $80 for one- and two-family ($50 zoning + $30 building) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft including posts source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft, max 50% opacity source
- Corner lots
- Front/street-yard limits (3 ft, 50% opacity) apply to all street-facing yards; must meet visibility standards of Sec. 10.06.05 source
- How to apply
- Email, mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Middleton
Steps based on cityofmiddleton.us — Fence Shed Permit Application 2025
- Find your lot lines and any easements; check HOA/architectural review rules.
- Fill out the Shed/Fence Zoning Permit application with a site plan showing the fence.
- Email it to [email protected] (preferred) or mail it to 7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562.
- After review you will get an email with payment options; pay the $80 fee.
- Post the approved permit on site while you build.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Pay after review; you receive an email with payment options
- Review time
- Zoning Administrator grants or denies in writing within 30 days
- Permit good for
- Start within 365 days of approval; finish within 730 days
Who to contact
Daphne Xu
Zoning contact
- Phone
- 608-821-8370
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Middleton, 7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Contact from cityofmiddleton.us — Fence Shed Permit Application 2025
What to submit
- Completed, signed Shed/Fence Zoning Permit application
- Location and use of all existing and proposed structures on the site
- Site plan (Sec. 10.10.43)
- Zoning permit fee
Other rules to know
- Lakeshore lots: max 3 ft between the lakeshore and the rear or side yard facing the lake.
- Some neighborhoods also need Neighborhood Architectural Review Committee or HOA approval.
- Identify your lot lines and any easements before applying; keep lot corner monuments visible or staked during construction.
- Post the permit where it is visible on site.
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 Middleton, WI?
Yes. The City of Middleton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Middleton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft including posts. Front (street) yard: 3 ft, max 50% opacity. Corner lots: Front/street-yard limits (3 ft, 50% opacity) apply to all street-facing yards; must meet visibility standards of Sec. 10.06.05.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Middleton?
$80 for one- and two-family ($50 zoning + $30 building).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Middleton?
Find your lot lines and any easements; check HOA/architectural review rules. Fill out the Shed/Fence Zoning Permit application with a site plan showing the fence. Email it to [email protected] (preferred) or mail it to 7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562. After review you will get an email with payment options; pay the $80 fee. Post the approved permit on site while you build. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Middleton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Middleton?
Daphne Xu, Zoning contact. Phone 608-821-8370, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Middleton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 10.06.40 Fences
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