Jefferson County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Jefferson County Zoning (unincorporated towns).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Atkinson | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in front or street side yards | — |
| City of Jefferson | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft maximum in front or street-side yard; fences may not be in the front yard or extend past the front facade | 920-674-7700 |
| City of Lake Mills | Yes | 6 ft or less | 4 ft in front and street yards | 920-648-2344 |
| City of Waterloo | Yes | On side yards the fence may not project into the principal building's required setback distance | Residential fences are permitted in front | 414-758-5649 |
| City of Watertown | Yes | 8 ft in residential districts | Front yard 4 ft; street-side yard 6 ft | 920-262-4000 |
| Village of Johnson Creek | Yes | 6 ft maximum outside required front and street yard setbacks | No fence over 36 inches within a front yard setback; up to 4 ft in front and street yards per the bulk regulations; street-yard fences max 60% opaque | 920-699-2295 |
| Village of Palmyra | Yes | — | — | 262-490-0277 |
| Village of Sullivan | Yes | 6 ft along rear lot lines | Fence application: up to 3 ft in the street yard setback | (262) 593-2388 |
| Jefferson County Zoning (unincorporated towns) | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Aztalan | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Cold Spring | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Concord | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Farmington | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Hebron | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Ixonia | Ask | 6 ft | Fences are not allowed in front yards | (920) 988-9795 |
| Town of Jefferson | Yes | 6 ft | 36 inches in a road-facing yard | 920-674-5073 |
| Town of Koshkonong | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft at no more than 50% opacity in a required front or corner side yard | 920-397-9901 |
| Town of Lake Mills | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Milford | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Oakland | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Palmyra | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Sullivan | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Sumner | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Waterloo | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
| Town of Watertown | Ask | — | — | 920-674-7130 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.