Building setbacks, fence regulations, and zoning requirements for Sawyer County.
Setback requirements determine how far structures must be from property lines. These minimums apply to most residential construction in unincorporated Sawyer County.
Accessory structures: 22 ft from road ROW when facing roadway; 12 ft when side-load. Shoreland structures: 75 ft from Ordinary High-Water Mark (reducible to 35 ft min with existing development pattern). Mobile home parks: 40 ft all sides. Stables: 20 ft from property line. No general residential setbacks specified.
Source: Appendix D - Zoning, Appendix B - Shoreland-Wetland Protection
Fence height limits and placement rules for Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
On property line: No
Source: Appendix D - Zoning (Shoreland areas: "Fence height is recommended to be less than eight feet in height as no fence shall obstruct the adjoining property owner's view of the water. Fences [are] not exempt from 75 feet OHWM setback.")
Tree removal regulations for Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
Permit required: Yes
Threshold: In shoreland vegetative buffer zones: trees <6 inches diameter may be removed for access/viewing corridors; trees ≥6 inches diameter may only be limbed (not removed)
Source: Appendix D - Zoning
Walk your land and see the boundaries appear in AR. Know exactly where setbacks apply.
Get ParcelVisionDisclaimer: This information is extracted from Sawyer County ordinances for reference only. Regulations vary by zoning district and may have changed. Contact the Sawyer County Planning Department for official guidance before building.
Last updated: May 2026
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