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Fence Regulations in Spokane Valley, WA (2026)

2 verified fence regulations for Spokane Valley, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Under SVMC 22.70.020, residential fences in the front yard are limited to 3 feet if sight-obstructing, or 4 feet if non-sight-obstructing (such as chain link). Fences in side and rear yards may be up to 7 feet without a permit, and 7 to 8 feet only with a building permit and engineering.

Spokane Valley Fence Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Permit Requirements

A standard residential fence in Spokane Valley does not require a building permit. Under SVMC 22.70.020 and the city's Fence Installation Guidelines, fences up to 7 feet in residential side/rear yards need no permit; only fences over 7 feet (up to 8 feet) require a building permit and engineering.

Spokane Valley Fence Permits

Few Restrictions