City of Muskego fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Muskego? Yes. The City of Muskego requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 base fee (per the Zoning Permit form; City fees were updated April 18, 2025) source
- Side and rear yards
- Fence panels 6 ft, total system (posts/caps) 6 ft 6 in source
- Front (street) yard
- Fence panels 6 ft, total system (posts/caps) 6 ft 6 in source
- Corner lots
- No fence over 2 1/2 ft in vision corner areas, except open fences that keep clear vision source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences up to the standard height may go anywhere on the lot, up to the lot line, as long as the fence is completely on your property. Taller fences must meet district height, offset and setback rules. source
- Good side faces
- Decorative side faces the neighboring properties. source
- Not allowed
- Residential fences must use materials traditionally found in residential areas. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-679-4136 source
Still being confirmed with Muskego: Is the fence zoning permit fee still $25 after the April 2025 fee update, and can the application be emailed to [email protected]?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Muskego
Steps based on cms3.revize.com — Zoning Permit
- Download the Zoning Permit application from the City's Permits page.
- Draw the fence to scale on a plat of survey, showing existing structures, paving and distances to the lot lines.
- Add a drawing, photo or description of the fence, materials and total height.
- Contact the Planning Division (262-679-4136, [email protected]) to confirm location rules and how to submit.
- Pay online, or by check or cash at City Hall.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online payments, or check/cash at City Hall
- Permit good for
- If requested additional information isn't submitted within 60 days, the permit becomes invalid
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-679-4136
- [email protected]
- Address
- Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue, Muskego, WI 53150
Contact from muskego.wi.gov — permits
What to submit
- Zoning Permit application
- Plat of survey drawn to scale showing all existing structures, concrete and asphalt, the fence, and distances to lot lines
- Drawing, picture, photo or description of the fence, its materials and total height including posts
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from natural grade along the base of the fence; fences on berms have slope limits (no steeper than 4:1, with a 2-ft level area each side).
- Triple fees if work starts without a permit.
- Check your subdivision/HOA covenants before applying.
- Confirm location requirements with the Planning Division before building.
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Muskego, WI?
Yes. The City of Muskego requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Muskego?
Side and rear yards: Fence panels 6 ft, total system (posts/caps) 6 ft 6 in. Front (street) yard: Fence panels 6 ft, total system (posts/caps) 6 ft 6 in. Corner lots: No fence over 2 1/2 ft in vision corner areas, except open fences that keep clear vision.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Muskego?
Fences up to the standard height may go anywhere on the lot, up to the lot line, as long as the fence is completely on your property. Taller fences must meet district height, offset and setback rules.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Muskego?
Decorative side faces the neighboring properties.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Muskego?
$25 base fee (per the Zoning Permit form; City fees were updated April 18, 2025).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Muskego?
Download the Zoning Permit application from the City's Permits page. Draw the fence to scale on a plat of survey, showing existing structures, paving and distances to the lot lines. Add a drawing, photo or description of the fence, materials and total height. Contact the Planning Division (262-679-4136, [email protected]) to confirm location rules and how to submit. Pay online, or by check or cash at City Hall. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Muskego (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Muskego?
Planning Division. Phone 262-679-4136, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Muskego's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 400-167H Fences
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