Fence Regulations in Bellevue, WA (2026)
1 verified fence regulations for Bellevue, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Retaining Walls
Bellevue exempts retaining walls up to four feet from a building permit under BCC 23.05.090, but anything taller, or one holding back a surcharge, needs a permit. Modular block walls over four feet must be engineer-designed with a wall drain under BCC 23.76.086.
Bellevue Retaining Wall Height and Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsBCC § 23.05.090(B)(3)(d); BCC § 23.76.086(A)-(B)
d. Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids. [BCC 23.05.090(B)(3)(d)] ... A. Modular block walls over four feet in height as measured from the bottom of the base block must be designed by a professional civil or geotechnical engineer. ...
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