Ozaukee County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Ozaukee 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.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cedarburg | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft in a street yard | (262) 375-7609 |
| City of Mequon | Yes | Under 4.5 ft allowed anywhere on the lot; over 4.5 ft must meet district setback/offset rules | Over 4.5 ft and up to 6 ft may come to within 5 ft of a street right-of-way if the street side is attractively landscaped and approved by the building inspector | 262-236-2924 |
| City of Port Washington | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft within the setback area | 262-268-4277 |
| Village of Belgium | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 414-333-4511 |
| Village of Fredonia | Yes | 6 ft | Not allowed in the street yard except decorative fences | (262) 692-9125 |
| Village of Grafton | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the front or street yard | 262-375-5305 |
| Village of Saukville | Yes | 6 ft | Perimeter fences may not extend into the street yard; street-yard ornamental fences max 3 ft | (262) 284-9423 |
| Village of Thiensville | Ask | — | — | — |
| Town of Belgium | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 262-389-9069 |
| Town of Cedarburg | Ask | 6 ft 4 in, excluding a finial or cap | 4 ft 4 in | (414) 640-9523 |
| Town of Fredonia | Ask | 8 ft | — | — |
| Town of Grafton | No | 8 ft | Fences not allowed in the front yard except decorative fencing up to 4 ft | (414) 702-9709 |
| Town of Port Washington | Ask | 8 ft | No closed fence or hedge within 30 ft of an adjacent right-of-way line | (262) 470-2277 |
| Town of Saukville | Ask | 6 ft | — | (262) 675-9217 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.