Fence Regulations in Middleton, WI (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Middleton, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
City of Middleton Zoning Ordinance Sec. 10.06.40 limits residential fences to 6 feet in height (including posts) in side and rear yards. In the front or street yard, fences are capped at 3 feet in height with a maximum of 50% opacity. For corner properties on lakeshore lots, fences between the lakeshore and the rear or side yard facing the lake are limited to 3 feet. All fences must meet the visibility (vision triangle) standards in Sec. 10.06.05. A Shed/Fence Zoning Permit under Sec. 10.10.41 is required before construction; the one- and two-family fee is $80 ($50 zoning + $30 building).
Middleton Fence Height Limits (Zoning Ord. Sec. 10.06.40)
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.
Middleton Neighbor Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Dane County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Middleton city rules.
Fence Regulations in Dane County →