Iron County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Iron 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 Iron County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Iron County Zoning (towns under county general zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hurley | Ask | — | — | 715-862-0599 |
| City of Montreal | Ask | — | — | 715-561-4955 |
| Iron County Zoning (towns under county general zoning) | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Anderson | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Carey | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Gurney | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Kimball | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Knight | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Mercer | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Oma | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Pence | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Saxon | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
| Town of Sherman | Yes | 6 ft; 8 ft allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a Conditional Use Permit | 6 ft | 715-561-5414 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.