Wisconsin

Bayfield County fence permit rules

Fence rules in Bayfield 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 Bayfield County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Bayfield County Zoning (unincorporated towns under county zoning).

Municipality	Permit?	Side/rear max	Front yard	Phone
City of Bayfield	Yes	4 ft maximum; over 4 ft needs a conditional use permit	Solid fences not allowed in front or street yards; over 4 ft needs a conditional use permit	715-779-1201 x111
City of Washburn	Ask	—	—	715-373-6160 ext. 3
Village of Mason	Ask	—	—	(715) 765-4554
Bayfield County Zoning (unincorporated towns under county zoning)	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Barksdale	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Barnes	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Bayfield	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Bayview	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Bell	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Cable	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Clover	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Delta	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Drummond	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Eileen	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Grand View	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Hughes	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Iron River	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Kelly	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Keystone	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Lincoln	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Mason	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Namakagon	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Orienta	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Oulu	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Pilsen	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Port Wing	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Russell	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Tripp	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514
Town of Washburn	Ask	—	—	715-373-3514

Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.