Barron County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Barron County are set by each city, village and town, not by the state. Pick your municipality for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
Some towns in Barron County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Barron County General Zoning (towns under county zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Barron | Ask | — | — | 715-537-5631 |
| City of Chetek | Ask | — | — | (715) 924-4236 |
| City of Cumberland | Ask | — | — | (715) 822-2752 |
| City of Rice Lake | Ask | — | — | 715-234-7089 |
| Village of Almena | Yes | — | — | (715) 357-6600 |
| Village of Cameron | Yes | — | — | 715-764-2948 |
| Village of Dallas | Ask | — | — | 715-837-1186 |
| Village of Haugen | Ask | — | — | 715-234-8014 |
| Village of New Auburn | Ask | — | — | 715-237-2223 |
| Village of Prairie Farm | Ask | — | — | 715-455-1714 |
| Village of Turtle Lake | Ask | — | — | 715-986-2241 |
| Barron County General Zoning (towns under county zoning) | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Almena | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Arland | Ask | — | — | 715-357-3228 |
| Town of Barron | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Bear Lake | Ask | — | — | 612-860-3349 |
| Town of Cedar Lake | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Chetek | Ask | — | — | 715-642-2182 |
| Town of Clinton | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Crystal Lake | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Cumberland | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Dallas | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Dovre | Ask | — | — | 715-933-2331 |
| Town of Doyle | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Lakeland | Ask | — | — | 715-822-2775 |
| Town of Maple Grove | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Maple Plain | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Oak Grove | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Prairie Farm | Ask | — | — | 715-495-2798 |
| Town of Prairie Lake | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Rice Lake | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Sioux Creek | Ask | — | — | 715-837-1007 |
| Town of Stanfold | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Stanley | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Sumner | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Turtle Lake | Ask | 4 1/2 ft along a lot line that does not abut a road or street | 3 1/2 ft along a lot line that abuts a road or street | 715-537-6375 |
| Town of Vance Creek | Ask | — | — | 715-418-9755 |
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