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Memo # 24-0512
Date May 12, 2024
Question
Can I build a 6-foot privacy fence in my rear yard?
Property context
Single-family residential
Interior lot
Allowed with conditions
6-foot privacy fence is allowed in the rear yard with a permit.
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Key requirements
- ✓Height limit: 6 ft max in rear and interior side yards.
- ✓Permit required for fences over 6 ft.
- ✓Fence must be located within property lines.
- !Call 811 before you dig.
Notes
Concrete or masonry walls over 4 ft in height may require design review.
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