1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alexandria City, Virginia.
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Alexandria's Zoning Ordinance Section 6-403 (General Regulations and Exceptions) governs fences in residential zones. Most rear-yard fences are limited to 6 feet, while front-yard fences are limited to about 4 feet. Corner-lot front yards have stricter limits, and some installations require a fence permit through the Department of Planning and Zoning.
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