Shawano County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Shawano 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 Shawano County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Shawano County Zoning (towns under county zoning).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Shawano | Yes | 6 feet | Four feet when located within the required front or provided yard | 715-526-6150 |
| Village of Aniwa | Ask | — | — | 715-218-2364 |
| Village of Birnamwood | Ask | 6 feet | Between any street line and the setback line for said street the height shall not exceed four feet | 715-449-2001 |
| Village of Bonduel | Yes | — | — | 715-758-2402 |
| Village of Bowler | Ask | — | — | 715-793-4910 |
| Village of Cecil | Ask | — | — | 715-745-4428 |
| Village of Eland | Ask | — | — | 715-881-0028 |
| Village of Gresham | Yes | 7 feet | Residential fences are permitted only on the rear and side yards; ornamental fences | 715-853-1654 |
| Village of Mattoon | Ask | — | — | 715-489-3107 |
| Village of Tigerton | Yes | 6 feet, maximum height | Open fences 2 1/2 feet maximum within the vision clearance triangle; solid fences in the front yard limited to 4 feet | 715-526-2380 |
| Village of Wittenberg | Yes | — | Residential fences only in side and rear yards; front yard allowed only for open-design decorative fences approved by the Zoning Administrator. Side-yard fences may not project into the principal building's required front setback. | 715-253-6063 |
| Shawano County Zoning (towns under county zoning) | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Almon | Ask | — | — | 715-571-2561 |
| Town of Angelica | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Aniwa | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Bartelme | Ask | — | — | 715-853-2161 |
| Town of Belle Plaine | Ask | — | — | 715-524-2690 |
| Town of Birnamwood | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Fairbanks | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Germania | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Grant | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Green Valley | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Hartland | Ask | — | — | 920-228-1109 |
| Town of Herman | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Hutchins | Ask | — | — | 715-489-3403 |
| Town of Lessor | Ask | — | — | 715-280-1005 |
| Town of Maple Grove | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Morris | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Navarino | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Pella | Ask | — | — | 715-823-6259 |
| Town of Red Springs | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Richmond | Ask | 8 feet | — | 715-526-6527 |
| Town of Seneca | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Washington | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Waukechon | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
| Town of Wescott | Yes | 6 feet maximum | Only an open fence of 2 1/2 feet within the first 15 feet back from a public right-of-way | 715-526-9853 |
| Town of Wittenberg | No | Solid/opaque fences 6 feet or less in height may project into the minimum required side and rear yards | Fences | 715-526-6766 |
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