The chart below contains general guidelines to maintain safe clearance distances between structure and landscaping projects, and any utility facilities or easements on or near your property. Different voltages may change requirements. If you have questions about voltages or for subjects not covered below, call 800-242-9137.
If your projects require digging, be sure to call your state's locating service for free marking of any buried utilities.
Wisconsin: Diggers Hotline 800-242-8511 or 811
Michigan: Miss Dig 800-482-7171 or 811
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Fences |
4
feet horizontal |
x |
2
feet |
3
feet front 1.5 feet sides |
10 feet door 3 feet all other sides |
3 feet |
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Pools
and |
x |
25
feet
in any direction from the water Non-pool decks require 13.5 feet vertical and 7.5 feet horizontal |
5 feet from edge of pool or from pool equipment Cannot be installed directly under pool |
3 feet front |
10 feet door 5
feet from pool |
5
feet from edge of pool or from pool equipment |
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Sheds,
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3 feet horizontal |
7.5 feet horizontal 13.5 feet vertical |
2 feet horizontal Cannot be built over lines |
3 feet front 1.5 feet sides |
10 feet door 3 feet all other sides |
3 feet |
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Trees 25-30 feet = 30 feet horizontal Trees 40 feet or more = 50 feet horizontal Landscaping and retaining walls - 4 feet horizontal |
Trees 25-30 feet = 30 feet horizontal Trees 40 feet or more= 50 feet horizontal Landscaping and retaining walls - 14 feet vertical |
3 feet |
3 feet front 1.5 feet sides |
10 feet door 3 feet all other sides |
3 feet |
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Wells,
Septic |
2 feet horizontal |
14 feet horizontal from wellsx |
2 feet horizontal |
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2 feet horizontal |
2 feet horizontal |
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Lighting/Flag
Poles |
x |
7.5 feet horizontal from extended flag 8 feet vertical |
2 feet horizontal |
3 feet front 1.5 feet sides |
10 feet door 3 feet all other sides |
3 feet |
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TV
Antenna/ |
x |
7.5 feet horizontal 8 feet vertical |
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