Dane County Chapter 10 regulates fences in unincorporated areas. Residential-transitional (TR) districts typically follow standard height limits (4 ft front, 6 ft rear/side). Agricultural districts are more permissive.
Dane County's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 10) governs fence height in unincorporated areas. In residential-transitional districts, typical limits are 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. In agricultural and rural districts, fence height is generally unrestricted for agricultural fencing. Fences along county highways must maintain clear sight distances per county highway standards.
Fences exceeding height limits in residential zoning districts are violations of Dane County Chapter 10. Zoning complaints can be filed with Dane County Planning.
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