Town of Richmond fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Richmond? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Richmond before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft max; taller needs prior written Town Board approval source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft max (corner: 30 inches max within 30 ft of intersection corner) source
- Corner lots
- Fences/plantings over 30 inches above street grade prohibited within 30 ft of the corner nearest an intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- In residential subdivisions, 2 ft inside the property line or closer with neighbors' written agreement; elsewhere may be on the property line. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighboring property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and barbed wire (except livestock confinement and specific security fences). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-808-1795
Still being confirmed with Richmond: Does the Town of Richmond require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Richmond
- Call the Town Clerk (715-808-1795) or Town Hall (715-246-3595) about fence rules; inspections are by All Croix Inspections, 715-377-2152.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Town Hall
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-808-1795
- Hours
- By appointment
- Address
- 1428 100th Street, New Richmond, WI 54017
Contact from townofrichmondwi.gov — fence ordinance adopted
Other rules to know
- Ordinance 2025-03 (adopted Dec 11, 2025) replaced Sec. 15-1-12 Fences. Town is otherwise under county zoning. The notice does not mention a fence permit.
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Richmond, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Richmond before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Richmond?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft max; taller needs prior written Town Board approval. Front (street) yard: 6 ft max (corner: 30 inches max within 30 ft of intersection corner). Corner lots: Fences/plantings over 30 inches above street grade prohibited within 30 ft of the corner nearest an intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Richmond?
In residential subdivisions, 2 ft inside the property line or closer with neighbors' written agreement; elsewhere may be on the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Richmond?
Finished side faces the neighboring property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Richmond?
Call the Town Clerk (715-808-1795) or Town Hall (715-246-3595) about fence rules; inspections are by All Croix Inspections, 715-377-2152. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Richmond (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Richmond?
Town Hall, Town Clerk. Phone 715-808-1795.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Richmond's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Title 15, Ch. 1, Sec. 15-1-12 Fences (Ord. 2025-03)
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