Dunn County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Dunn 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 Dunn County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Dunn County Comprehensive Zoning (all towns except Eau Galle, Elk Mound, New Haven, Rock Creek, Sand Creek, Spring Brook).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Menomonie | Ask | 6 ft on a rear lot line | 4 ft in front yard; fences no closer than 3 ft to a front or street-side lot line | 715-232-2221 |
| Village of Boyceville | Yes | 6 ft in residential districts | 4.5 ft in the front yard | 715-643-2351 |
| Village of Colfax | Ask | — | — | 715-962-3311 |
| Village of Downing | Ask | — | — | 715-204-4210 |
| Village of Elk Mound | Ask | — | — | 715-879-5011 |
| Village of Knapp | Ask | — | — | 715-665-2495 |
| Village of Ridgeland | Ask | — | — | 715-949-2265 |
| Village of Wheeler | Ask | — | — | 715-632-2449 |
| Dunn County Comprehensive Zoning (all towns except Eau Galle, Elk Mound, New Haven, Rock Creek, Sand Creek, Spring Brook) | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Colfax | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Dunn | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Eau Galle | Ask | — | — | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Elk Mound | Ask | — | — | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Grant | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Hay River | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Lucas | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Menomonie | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of New Haven | Ask | — | — | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Otter Creek | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Peru | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Red Cedar | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Rock Creek | Ask | — | — | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Sand Creek | Ask | — | — | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Sheridan | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Sherman | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Spring Brook | Ask | — | — | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Stanton | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Tainter | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Tiffany | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Weston | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
| Town of Wilson | Ask | 6 ft on the rear lot line | 4 ft on front lot lines | 715-231-6520 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.