Fence Regulations in Ashwaubenon, WI (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
The Village of Ashwaubenon regulates fence height through its Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code), adopted under Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 (village zoning) and consistent with the general fence statute at Wis. Stat. Sec. 90.03. The Building Inspection Department's residential fence guidance, published at ashwaubenon.gov/government/departments/building-inspection/decks-fences-pools, sets a maximum fence height of 6 feet on the rear lot line and on the side lot line from the rear of the lot to the front building setback line, and a maximum height of 3 feet for any fence located within the front setback area. Pickets must have a 1/2-inch minimum flat top, the decorative side of the fence must face the neighbor or the street, and a fence permit is required from the Community Development Department before installation.
Fence Height Limits (Ashwaubenon, WI)
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
WI Stat. §90.02 to 90.14 provides line fence cost-sharing for rural/agricultural land. Urban residential fences: each owner responsible for their own.
Ashwaubenon Neighbor Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Brown County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Ashwaubenon city rules.
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