Little Chute, WI Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

(f)Prohibited fences. No fence shall be constructed which is in a dangerous condition, or which is designed to electrically shock or which uses barbed wire; provided, however, that barbed wire may be used in industrially zoned areas if the devices securing the barbed wire to the fence are eight feet above the ground in height. Devices securing barbed wire attached to fences placed on a property line shall not project over said line.(g)Fences to be repaired. All fences shall be maintained and kept safe and in a state of good repair, and the finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.(h)Temporary fences. Fences erected for the protection of planting or to warn of construction hazard, or for similar purposes, shall be clearly visible or marked with colored streamers or other such warning devices at four foot intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback requirements set forth in this section. The issuance of a permit shall not be necessary for temporary fences as described herein, but said fences shall not be erected for more than 45 days.(i)Nonconforming fences. Any fence existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived may be maintained, but no alteration, modification or improvement of said fence shall conflict with this section. (Code 2006, § 13-1-203; Ord. No. 17(Ser. of 1994), 10-5-1994; Ord. No. 6(Ser. of 2023), § 1, 5-17-2023; Ord. No. 8(Ser. of 2023), § 1, 10-4-2023)