Village of Lisbon fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Lisbon? No. The Village of Lisbon does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At permit.guide you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Village of Lisbon's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft above ground level (10 ft along a lot line next to non-residential zoned property) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from a lot line on residential property, so the fence can be maintained. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-844-1594
Still being confirmed with Lisbon: Can you confirm that a residential fence in the Village of Lisbon needs no permit (the Permitting Process page says all construction needs one)?
How to build within the rules in the Village of Lisbon
Steps based on townoflisbonwi.com — Chapter 11 Zoning Code Revised 2025 03 12
- No Village permit is required for a fence under the zoning code; keep it at least 2 ft off the lot line and no taller than 6 ft (10 ft next to non-residential land).
- Questions? Contact Building Inspector Bryan Oelhafen (262-844-1594).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Bryan Oelhafen
Building Inspector (Premier Building Inspections)
- Phone
- 262-844-1594
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Village Hall Mon-Fri 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
- Address
- Lisbon Village Hall, W234 N8676 Woodside Road, Lisbon, WI 53089
Contact from townoflisbonwi.com — Permitting Process
Other rules to know
- The Village zoning code (Ch. 11, revised 2025-03-12) says fences do not require a permit but may otherwise be regulated by the chapter.
- The Village's Permitting Process page also says all types of construction require a permit; confirm with the Building Inspector if unsure.
- Lisbon (formerly the Town of Lisbon) incorporated as a village; its website still uses the townoflisbonwi.com address. Do not confuse with the Town of Lisbon in Juneau County (townoflisbonwi.gov).
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 Village of Lisbon, WI?
No. The Village of Lisbon does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Lisbon?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above ground level (10 ft along a lot line next to non-residential zoned property).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Lisbon?
At least 2 ft from a lot line on residential property, so the fence can be maintained.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Lisbon?
Bryan Oelhafen, Building Inspector (Premier Building Inspections). Phone 262-844-1594, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Lisbon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Code Ch. 11 (fence definition and regulations)
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