Fence Regulations in Sun Prairie, WI (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Sun Prairie regulates fences under Title 17 (Zoning), Section 17.36.200 of the Municipal Code. Residential fences may not exceed six (6) feet in height, except within twenty (20) feet of a street yard property line, where the maximum is four (4) feet. Fences along side and rear lot lines may sit on the property line, but must be set back at least two (2) feet from the street yard (front) property line. A building permit issued by the Sun Prairie Building Inspection Division (300 E. Main Street) is required prior to installation, and a final inspection verifying location, height, and materials is mandatory.
Sun Prairie Fence Height Limits (Code Sec. 17.36.200)
Some RestrictionsCity of Sun Prairie — Fence Regulations
The maximum height is 6 feet for rear yards and side yards. The maximum height is 4 feet for required front yards and street yards. Fences may be located on the rear or side property lines, but no closer than 2 feet to the front or street yard property lines (right of way). Chain link or wire mesh materials cannot be used in front yards or street yards, and the decorative side must face outward...
Neighbor 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.
Sun Prairie Neighbor Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Dane County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sun Prairie city rules.
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