Springdale's Fence Regulations: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles fence regulations a little differently. In Springdale, Arkansas, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Material Restrictions

Springdale requires residential fences to use recognized materials like chain link, wood, vinyl, or wrought iron, and expressly bans plywood, scrap lumber, pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire, and fiberglass panels.

Key details: Allowed materials: Chain link, wood, vinyl, wrought iron. Banned materials: Plywood, pallets, chicken wire, concertina wire. Fence posts: Must face own lot. Governing section: Zoning Ordinance § 2.3.

A fence built from a prohibited material or with posts facing the wrong side is a zoning violation under this chapter, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, or up to $500 per day if it continues (Article 10).

Height Limits

Springdale caps front-yard fences, walls and hedges at 3 feet and rear/side-yard fences at 6 feet on residential lots, and bans plywood, chicken wire, and other substandard materials.

Key details: Front yard height: 3 feet maximum. Rear/side yard height: 6 feet maximum. Banned materials: Plywood, chicken wire, concertina wire, corrugated steel. Governing rule: Zoning Ordinance Art. 6, § 2.3.

A front-yard fence over 3 feet, a rear/side fence over 6 feet, or use of a banned material like chicken wire or corrugated steel violates § 2.3 and is subject to zoning code enforcement.

Fence Permit Requirements

Springdale's zoning code limits residential fences to 3 feet along front yards and 6 feet along rear or side yards; the ordinance sets these height standards directly, with no separate fence-permit fee schedule described.

Key details: Front-yard fence height: 3 feet max. Rear/side yard fence height: 6 feet max. Governing section: Zoning Ordinance § 2.3. Counties: Washington & Benton.

Violating zoning standards under this chapter, including fence height limits, is punishable by a fine up to $1,000, or up to $500 per day for a continuing violation (Zoning Ordinance Article 10).

The Bottom Line

Springdale's fence regulations rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Springdale is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Springdale's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.