Milwaukee fence requirements under Chapter 295 include 4-foot front yard max, 6-foot rear yard max, finished side facing out, and corner vision triangles of 25 feet.
Milwaukee residential fences must comply with Chapter 295 zoning. Front yard fences are capped at 4 feet and must be at least 50 percent open for visibility. Rear and side yard fences may reach 6 feet. The finished or good side of any fence must face outward toward the neighbor or street. Corner lots require a 25-foot clear-vision triangle at intersections where no fence or vegetation may exceed 30 inches in height. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fences are banned in residential districts. Fences along alleys must be at least 2 feet from the alley edge to allow waste pickup.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Milwaukee code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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