Fence Regulations in Brookfield, WI (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Brookfield, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
The City of Brookfield has unusually restrictive fence rules under Chapter 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. Privacy fences are generally prohibited around the perimeter of a yard. Only a decorative fence that is at least 50% open and 4 feet or less in height (picket, wrought iron, or split rail) may enclose a yard. A solid privacy fence is allowed only as a 20-foot maximum length, 6-foot maximum height segment adjacent to a patio in the rear yard. Chain link fencing is permitted only for a small pet enclosure (max 100 sq ft, 6 ft high, in rear yard, 20 ft from lot line) or a children's activity enclosure (max 500 sq ft, 6 ft high). A fence permit is required (currently $80, plus a $50 minor plan review fee).
Brookfield Fence Height Limits (Code Ch. 17 Zoning)
Heavy 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.
Brookfield Neighbor Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsWis. Stat. ch. 90 (Fences) - Partition Fences & Fence Viewers
90.02(1m) (1m) The following and none other are legal and sufficient fences: 90.02(1m)(a) (a) A fence of strong woven wire not less than 26 inches wide with 3 barbed wires or 3 high tensile wires above. 90.02(1m)(b) (b) A fence of strong woven wire not less than 30 inches wide with 2 barbed wires or 2 high tensile wires above. 90.02(1m)(c) (c) A fence of strong woven wire not less than 46 inche...
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