Fence Regulations in Racine County, WI (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Racine County zoning caps security fences at 10 feet and requires an open woven-wire or wrought-iron style; the fences are allowed on the property line in every zoning district except residential ones.
Security Fence Height Limit in Racine County
Some RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-1114
Security fences are permitted on the property lines in all districts except residential districts and as required under section 20-1226, but shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and shall be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing.
Fence Permit Requirements
Within Racine County's 75-foot shore yard setback along navigable waters, fences count as prohibited structures, with no exemption listed for them anywhere in the shoreland exempt-structures list.
Racine County Shoreland Fence Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-1045, 20-1045(1)
Within the shore yard setback area in conformance with the regulations of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, no structures are permitted. "Structures" includes fences, ice fishing shanties, accessory buildings other than boathouses, minor structures, and any retaining wall not approved by a site plan review/conditional use approval or approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural ...
Retaining Walls
A retaining wall built inside Racine County's shore yard setback is treated as a prohibited structure unless a site plan review, conditional use approval, or the WDNR signs off on it.
Racine County Shoreland Retaining Wall Approval
Significant RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-1045
Within the shore yard setback area in conformance with the regulations of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, no structures are permitted. "Structures" includes fences, ice fishing shanties, accessory buildings other than boathouses, minor structures, and any retaining wall not approved by a site plan review/conditional use approval or approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural ...
Fence Regulations by City in Racine County
1 cities in Racine County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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