Richland County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Richland 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 Richland County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Richland County Zoning (towns under county zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Richland Center | Yes | Up to 6 ft | Front yard: fences over 30 inches require a conditional use permit | 608-647-3466 |
| Village of Boaz | Yes | — | — | 608-536-3466 |
| Village of Cazenovia | Ask | — | — | 608-983-2099 |
| Village of Lone Rock | Ask | — | — | 920-904-1378 |
| Village of Viola | Ask | — | — | 608-625-6993 |
| Village of Yuba | Ask | — | — | 608-343-1548 |
| Richland County Zoning (towns under county zoning) | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Akan | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Bloom | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Buena Vista | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Dayton | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Eagle | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Forest | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Henrietta | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Ithaca | Ask | — | — | 608-604-9135 |
| Town of Marshall | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Orion | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Richland Outside The City of Richland Center Extraterritorial Zoning Area | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Richwood | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Rockbridge | Yes | — | — | 608-647-4673 |
| Town of Sylvan | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Westford | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
| Town of Willow | Ask | — | — | 608-647-2447 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.