Fence Regulations in Burlington, VT (2026)

1 verified fence regulations for Burlington, Vermont, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Burlington's Comprehensive Development Ordinance limits fences in the First Lot Layer (front yard) to 4 feet and fences in Second and Third Lot Layers (side and rear yards) to 8 feet. Corner-lot clear sight triangles cap fences at 3 feet above curb height. Fence permits are issued by the Department of Permitting and Inspections.

Burlington Fence Height Limits

Some Restrictions

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