Fence Regulations in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)

Anne Arundel County Code § 15-2-101 (International Building Code Amendments), § 105.2.1.2

Fences accessory to a residential structure not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high, except that permits are required for fences located on waterfront property and corner lots with intersecting streets.

Anne Arundel County Construction Code § 105.2.1.2 (adopted under County Code § 15-1-105)

105.2.1.2 Fences accessory to a residential structure not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high, except that permits are required for fences located on waterfront property and corner lots with intersecting streets.

Anne Arundel County Construction Code § 105.2.1.3 (adopted by County Code § 15-1-105)

105.2.1.3 Retaining walls that are not over 2 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the lowest grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

Anne Arundel County Code § 18-2-205(a)

Barbed-wire or electrified fences are allowed in RA, RLD, R1, and R2 districts if used in connection with farming.       (2)   Barbed-wire, razor wire, or other such security wire is allowed between two chain link fences or along the top of a chain link or other non- barbed-wire fence, provided all fences are at least six feet in height, to prevent access to a recreational vehicle or watercraft...