Kenosha County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Kenosha 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 Kenosha County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Kenosha County zoning (Towns of Brighton, Paris, Randall, Somers and Wheatland).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kenosha | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within the residential front yard setback; front-yard fences must be 50% open | 262-653-4263 |
| Village of Bristol | Yes | — | — | 262-857-2368 (Village main line) |
| Village of Paddock Lake | Ask | — | — | 262-843-3617 |
| Village of Pleasant Prairie | Yes | 6 ft in the rear yard and rear street yard | 4 ft in a front street yard | 262-925-6726 |
| Village of Salem Lakes | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-960-2165 (Schaeffer); 262-857-1901 (Fiebelkorn) |
| Village of Somers | Yes | — | — | 262-859-2822 |
| Village of Twin Lakes | Ask | — | — | 262-977-7719 |
| Kenosha County zoning (Towns of Brighton, Paris, Randall, Somers and Wheatland) | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-857-1895 |
| Town of Brighton | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-857-1895 |
| Town of Paris | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-857-1895 |
| Town of Randall | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-857-1895 |
| Town of Somers | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-857-1895 |
| Town of Wheatland | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in street yards | 262-857-1895 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.