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Fence Regulations in Fargo, ND (2026)

2 verified fence regulations for Fargo, North Dakota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Fargo Land Development Code Sec. 20-0403(B)(6) caps fences in residential districts (SR, MR, UMU, NC, NO) at 3 ft in front yards (4 ft if at least 75% light-permeable) and 6.5 ft in rear yards (8.5 ft if set back 3 ft from the property line). In LC, GC, DMU, LI, and GI districts the limit is 8.5 ft, dropping to 6.5 ft within 3 ft of any residentially-zoned property line. Fences over 8.5 ft require a building permit; corner-lot vision triangles cap fences at 3 ft within 20 ft of a street intersection.

Fargo Fence Height Limits (LDC Sec. 20-0403(B)(6))

Some Restrictions

Neighbor Fence Rules

Fargo follows North Dakota boundary fence law under NDCC §47-26 which establishes shared responsibilities for partition fences between neighboring properties.

Fargo Fence Neighbor Dispute Rules

Few Restrictions

Looking for Cass County county-wide rules?

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

Fence Regulations in Cass County