Green County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Green 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 Green County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Green County Zoning (all towns).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brodhead | Yes | Residential fences six feet or less in height are permitted on rear and side lot lines | Residential fences less than or equal to four feet in height are permitted in the street yard setback area | 608-897-4018 ext. 150 |
| City of Monroe | Yes | 6 ft in most residential districts | Four feet when located within the required or provided front yard or street yard | 608-329-2518 |
| Village of Albany | Yes | 6 ft along a residential lot line | 3 ft in a required front yard | 608-862-3240 |
| Village of Browntown | Yes | Up to 8 ft; over 6 ft needs engineering from the installer or supplier plus Planning Commission approval | Front yard fences shall not exceed four feet in height | 608-966-3273 |
| Village of Monticello | Ask | 5 ft along a residential lot line | 3 ft in a required front yard | 608-938-4383 |
| Village of New Glarus | Ask | 6 ft in rear and interior side yards | Residential fences less than or equal to four feet in height are permitted in the street yard | 608-527-5973 |
| Green County Zoning (all towns) | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Adams | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Albany | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Brooklyn | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Cadiz | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Clarno | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Decatur | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Exeter | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Jefferson | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Jordan | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Monroe | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Mount Pleasant | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of New Glarus | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Spring Grove | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Sylvester | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of Washington | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
| Town of York | Ask | — | — | 608-328-9423 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.