Douglas County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Douglas 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 Douglas County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Douglas County Zoning (unincorporated towns).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Superior | Yes | 8 ft | 4 ft | 715-395-7288 |
| Village of Lake Nebagamon | Yes | 8 ft | 6 ft allowed within the required front setback; 3 ft or less in vision clearance areas | 715-374-3101 |
| Village of Oliver | Ask | — | — | 715-394-3171 |
| Village of Poplar | Ask | — | — | 715-364-8589 |
| Village of Solon Springs | Yes | — | — | 715-378-2235 |
| Village of Superior | Yes | 8 ft | 4 ft | 715-392-8551 |
| Douglas County Zoning (unincorporated towns) | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Amnicon | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Bennett | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Brule | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Cloverland | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Dairyland | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Gordon | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Hawthorne | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Highland | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Lakeside | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Maple | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Oakland | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Parkland | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Solon Springs | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Summit | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Superior | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
| Town of Wascott | Ask | — | — | 715-395-1380 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.