What are the city's fence requirements?
Fences over thirty inches (30”) tall require a building permit. Fences may be six feet (6’) tall from grade in the side and rear yard, and four feet (4’) tall from grade in the front yard. Certain subdivisions may have further fence type regulations. Eight feet (8’) tall from grade fences are allowed in side and rear yards that are located along arterial streets or regional thoroughfares.
Any repair or replacement of a portion of an existing fence that is adjacent to a collector street, arterial street, or regional thoroughfare shall be in accordance with the original design. The replacement of an existing fence that is adjacent to a collector street, arterial street or regional thoroughfare for at least the distance of one block may be changed from the original design and materials if a Minor Development Permit is granted.
Click here to go to the Building Inspection page (for building permits).
Click here to go to the Development Applications page.
For fence regulations specific to your property, or more information on fences, contact the City Development Department at (303) 538-7295.