Sheboygan County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Sheboygan 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 Plymouth | Yes | 6 ft | Not allowed in a required front yard or street side yard; at least 10 ft from any public right-of-way | 920-893-3741 |
| City of Sheboygan | Yes | 6 ft in rear yards | 4 ft within a required front or street yard | 920-459-3477 |
| City of Sheboygan Falls | Yes | Up to 8 ft above ground along a lot line on residentially zoned property | 2 1/2 ft in front yards | 920-467-7900 x110 |
| Village of Adell | Ask | — | — | 920-994-8620 |
| Village of Cascade | Yes | — | — | 920-528-8642 |
| Village of Cedar Grove | Ask | — | — | 920-207-3799 |
| Village of Elkhart Lake | Yes | — | — | 920-876-2122 |
| Village of Glenbeulah | Ask | — | — | 920-912-0832 |
| Village of Howards Grove | Yes | 6 ft | Up to 4 ft in a front or corner side yard per Sec. 415-78 | 920-234-0304 |
| Village of Kohler | Yes | — | — | 920-286-6133 |
| Village of Oostburg | Yes | 6 ft | Residential fences permitted only in rear and side yards | 920-946-4270 |
| Village of Random Lake | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft along the front | 920-994-4852 |
| Village of Waldo | Ask | — | — | 920-286-6133 |
| Town of Greenbush | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 920-526-3115 |
| Town of Herman | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 920-565-2934 |
| Town of Holland | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 920-668-6625 (Town Office) |
| Town of Lima | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 920-627-1725 |
| Town of Lyndon | Ask | — | — | 920-838-3249 |
| Town of Mitchell | Ask | — | — | 262-364-9597 |
| Town of Mosel | Ask | — | — | 920-946-7844 |
| Town of Plymouth | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 920-893-5713 (Town Clerk) |
| Town of Rhine | Ask | — | — | 262-364-9597 |
| Town of Russell | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in the street yard | 920-286-6133 (office), 920-912-0832 (cell) |
| Town of Scott | Ask | — | — | 262-277-1328 |
| Town of Sheboygan | Yes | 6 ft | Residential fences allowed in rear and side yards only | 920-451-2320 |
| Town of Sheboygan Falls | Ask | — | — | 920-467-1922 |
| Town of Sherman | Ask | — | — | 262-675-0909 |
| Town of Wilson | Ask | 6 ft in required rear yards | 2.5 ft within 10 ft of the front lot line; 4 ft beyond 10 ft but within a required front or street yard | 920-208-2390 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.