Fence Regulations in Racine, WI (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Racine, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
The City of Racine regulates fences through Chapter 114 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code, adopted under Wis. Stat. § 62.23. Fence standards (including height, setback, and vision-corner rules) are administered through Article VII (Supplementary District Regulations) together with the dimensional standards of the underlying zoning district in Article V. A fence permit is required from the City of Racine Building Inspection Division (730 Washington Avenue, Room 102) before construction. Wisconsin partition-fence statutes (Wis. Stat. Chapter 90) apply to shared boundary fences. For exact maximum heights in your zoning district, contact Building Inspection at 262-636-9171.
Fence Height Limits in the City of Racine
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.
Racine Neighbor Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Racine County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Racine city rules.
Fence Regulations in Racine County →