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Fence Regulations in Beaverton, OR (2026)

3 verified fence regulations for Beaverton, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Beaverton Development Code limits fences in residential zones to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3.5 feet (42 inches) in the front yard or in any street-facing yard. Fences along corner lots and within the vision-clearance triangle at intersections and driveways are further restricted to maintain sight lines. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code adopted by Beaverton Code Chapter 8.02; barbed-wire and electrified fences are prohibited along sidewalks and public ways under Beaverton Code Chapter 5.

Beaverton Fence Height Limits: 6 ft Side/Rear, 3.5 ft Front

Some Restrictions

Permit Requirements

Beaverton requires building permits for fences over 7 feet tall, fences over 8 feet for open chain link or woven wire, and all fences serving as swimming pool barriers. Applications should be made through the city's building department. Always check with the Planning Division for zoning and land use requirements before building.

Beaverton Fence Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Neighbor Fence Rules

Oregon does not have a shared fence cost statute for urban areas. ORS 105.175–105.190 covers line fences in rural areas only. In Beaverton, fence disputes between neighbors are generally private civil matters. The city enforces code violations (height, materials, nuisance conditions) but does not mediate neighbor fence disputes.

Beaverton Neighbor Fence Rules

Few Restrictions

Looking for Washington County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Beaverton city rules.

Fence Regulations in Washington County