Fences

There are no building permits required for fences; however, there are limits to height and placement.

A solid fence up to 6’ in height above grade can be installed along property lines that do not front a street.

For the property line(s) that front a street: any portion of a solid fence within the street setback (typically 50’ from centerline of a public road and 30’ from centerline of a private road, unless otherwise noted by a map of record) can only be 4’ in height.

Open chain link and/or wrought iron fences up to 6’ in height can extend into the street setback area. 

Only noncombustible fencing materials are allowed within 5' of a structure. Fencing material constructed of combustible material shall not be within five (5) feet from any structure. All fencing shall be a single line; back-to-back fencing is not permitted in which fences are nominally parallel and spaced less than three (3) feet apart. (PMC 8.58.060(A)1)

Combustible fencing materials adjacent to a structure can lead a wildfire right to your home. Using non combustible materials where the fence attaches to the building creates a buffer between the structure and the combustible section of fence. 

While no fence is "fire proof" examples of recommended  materials are wrought iron, stucco, chain link, vinyl, stone and composite. Contact a local fencing contractor for more options

Even with noncombustible fencing materials, fire can travel along the fence if the fence is covered by dry shrubs or vines. 

No fence can be installed within a private road easement without written consent from ALL property owners who have legal right to that easement.