Village of Mukwonago fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Mukwonago? Yes. The Village of Mukwonago requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- See the Village's 2026 Fee Schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences may not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 3 ft and 24 ft total length allowed in the street yard source
- Corner lots
- Ornamental fences must meet the 15-ft traffic vision triangle rules (Sec. 100-401) source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be placed adjacent to the lot line in side and rear yards. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces out, away from your property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, wire mesh and electric fences (except in the A-1 agricultural district). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Mukwonago
Steps based on villageofmukwonago.gov — Items Requiring Permits
- Create an account in the Village's online permit system (BS&A Online).
- Apply for a Building permit and upload a scaled survey or site plan with the fence drawn on it, plus a picture or drawing of materials, color and height.
- Include written HOA approval if your neighborhood has an association.
- Allow up to 10 business days for plan review.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per 2026 Fee Schedule
- Review time
- Up to 10 business days
Who to contact
Tim Rutenbeck
Building Inspector I
- Phone
- 262-363-6420 ext. 2109
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Building Inspection Services Mon-Thu 8 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-noon (or by appointment)
- Address
- Village Hall, 440 River Crest Court, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Contact from villageofmukwonago.gov — Directory
What to submit
- Scaled plat of survey or site plan with the fence location drawn to scale
- Picture or drawing showing fence materials, color and height
- Written homeowner's association approval, if applicable
Other rules to know
- Plan review may take up to 10 business days after all items are submitted.
- Homeowners applying for a contractor must acknowledge the Cautionary Statement; contractors must register in the online system first.
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 Mukwonago, WI?
Yes. The Village of Mukwonago requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Mukwonago?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences may not extend into the street yard; ornamental fences up to 3 ft and 24 ft total length allowed in the street yard. Corner lots: Ornamental fences must meet the 15-ft traffic vision triangle rules (Sec. 100-401).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Mukwonago?
Residential fences may be placed adjacent to the lot line in side and rear yards.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Mukwonago?
Finished side faces out, away from your property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Mukwonago?
See the Village's 2026 Fee Schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Mukwonago?
Create an account in the Village's online permit system (BS&A Online). Apply for a Building permit and upload a scaled survey or site plan with the fence drawn on it, plus a picture or drawing of materials, color and height. Include written HOA approval if your neighborhood has an association. Allow up to 10 business days for plan review. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Mukwonago (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Mukwonago?
Tim Rutenbeck, Building Inspector I. Phone 262-363-6420 ext. 2109, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Mukwonago's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code (fences as accessory uses; vision triangle Sec. 100-401)
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