Lincoln County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Lincoln County Zoning (towns under county Chapter 17 zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Merrill | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in front yards; front-yard fences must be at least 50% open to vision | 715-536-4880 |
| City of Tomahawk | Yes | 6 ft | 4 ft in front or street side yards | 715-453-4636 |
| Lincoln County Zoning (towns under county Chapter 17 zoning) | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Birch | Ask | — | — | 920-723-0673 |
| Town of Bradley | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Corning | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Harding | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Harrison | Ask | — | — | 715-453-3395 |
| Town of King | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Merrill | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Pine River | Ask | — | — | 715-536-7687 |
| Town of Rock Falls | Ask | — | — | 715-536-5039 |
| Town of Russell | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Schley | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Scott | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Skanawan | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Somo | Ask | — | — | 715-453-4662 |
| Town of Tomahawk | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
| Town of Wilson | No | — | — | 715-539-1087 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.