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Crawford County, Wisconsin Property Laws

Building setbacks, fence regulations, and zoning requirements for Crawford County.

Building Setbacks in Crawford County

Setback requirements determine how far structures must be from property lines. These minimums apply to most residential construction in unincorporated Crawford County.

Front Yard
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Side Yard
10 ft
Rear Yard
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Accessory Structures
5 ft

Side yard: minimum 10 ft one side, 25 ft combined both sides. Accessory structures: 5 ft (excluding fences). Highway setbacks: 110 ft from centerline or 50 ft from ROW (arterials/state highways); 75 ft from centerline or 42 ft from ROW (county roads); 63 ft from centerline or 30 ft from ROW (town/other roads). Shoreland setback: 75 ft from ordinary high water mark (reducible to min 35 ft).

Source: Chapter 17 (Highway Setback), Chapter 16 (Shoreland), Chapter 18 (Subdivision)

Tree Removal Rules in Crawford County

Tree removal regulations for Crawford County, Wisconsin.

Permit required: Yes

Threshold: Trees in shoreland vegetative buffer zone require county approval for removal

Source: Chapter 16 (Shoreland-Wetland Zoning)

See Your Property Lines in Crawford County

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Disclaimer: This information is extracted from Crawford County ordinances for reference only. Regulations vary by zoning district and may have changed. Contact the Crawford County Planning Department for official guidance before building.

Last updated: May 2026