How tall can a fence be on residential property, and does fence installation require a permit?

Fences may be up to seven feet in rear and interior side yards, although with fences parallel to and within seven feet of a house (either the fence-owner's or a neighbor's), the fence's height may be no more than its distance from the house. Front- and corner-side-yard fences are limited to three feet in height and require Architectural Board of Review approval. Chain-link or wire-mesh fencing is not permitted in front or corner side yards, and barbed wire is not permitted at all. A permit issued by the Planning Department is required for all new and replacement fences in the city. See the Fence Regulations / Fence Permit Application (PDF).

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