1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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Waukesha County's Basic Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A to the County Code, effective 12/11/2024) administers zoning in towns that elect county zoning, but does not classify fences as 'structures' - so fence heights are governed by the local town, village or city. The City of Waukesha caps residential fences at 6 feet under Municipal Code sec. 22.58, with a 3-foot maximum inside the vision triangle and no fences in required front yards. The Waukesha County Shoreland Protection Ordinance (Appendix B) applies within 1,000 feet of a navigable lake or 300 feet of a navigable river or stream and can affect fence placement. Most municipalities in the county follow a 4-foot front yard / 6-foot side and rear yard pattern.
3 cities in Waukesha County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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