Oneida County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Oneida 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 Oneida County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Oneida County Planning & Zoning (all 20 towns, county Chapter 9 zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rhinelander | Yes | 6 feet within ten feet of the rear lot line; 8 feet elsewhere on the lot | 4 feet in the front or street side yard setback | 262-202-2173 |
| Oneida County Planning & Zoning (all 20 towns, county Chapter 9 zoning) | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Cassian | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Crescent | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Enterprise | Ask | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-360-0336 |
| Town of Hazelhurst | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Lake Tomahawk | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Little Rice | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Lynne | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Minocqua | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Monico | Ask | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-499-4981 |
| Town of Newbold | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Nokomis | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Pelican | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Piehl | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Pine Lake | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Schoepke | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Stella | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Sugar Camp | Ask | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-272-1525 |
| Town of Three Lakes | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Woodboro | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
| Town of Woodruff | Yes | 6 feet; 8 feet allowed as a screen between residential districts and a land use that requires a conditional use permit | 6 feet | 715-369-6130 |
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