Town of Ashford fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ashford? No. The Town of Ashford does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At permit.guide you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Ashford's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence)
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in the vision-corner triangle
- Distance from lot line
- Set on the property line (all districts except agricultural).
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts.
- How to apply
- Call 414-333-9696
How to build within the rules in the Town of Ashford
- No permit is needed for a fence that meets the 6 ft limit (2.5 ft in the corner vision triangle).
- For a taller fence, apply to the permit issuer, Brian Kober (414-333-9696).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Brian Kober
Permit issuer
- Phone
- 414-333-9696
Other rules to know
- A building permit is needed only for fences taller than these limits.
- Fences must be kept in repair; the Building Inspector can order repairs within 30 days.
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 Town of Ashford, WI?
No. The Town of Ashford does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. A building permit is needed only for fences taller than these limits.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Ashford?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft. Corner lots: 2.5 ft in the vision-corner triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Ashford?
Set on the property line (all districts except agricultural).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ashford?
Brian Kober, Permit issuer. Phone 414-333-9696.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ashford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the Town of Ashford? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.