Fence Regulations in Bannock County, ID (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Bannock County, Idaho.
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Height Limits
In unincorporated Bannock County's nonagricultural zoning districts, a solid fence over three feet tall cannot stand within the required front setback. Section 17.52.280 also creates a sight triangle at corner lots where nothing over three feet, including fences, hedges and trees, may block visibility for a distance equal to the required setback.
Bannock County Fence Height & Corner Limits
Some RestrictionsBannock County Code § 17.52.280(B)-(C)
The following regulations shall apply to fences constructed within all zones except agricultural zones. ... B.No solid fence greater than three feet in height may be constructed within the required front setback.C.The following additional regulations shall specifically apply to corner lots within the county:1.No solid fence or walled enclosure greater than three feet in height shall be construc...
Retaining Walls
In unincorporated Bannock County, a retaining wall that places fill inside a mapped regulatory floodway counts as floodway development under the county's flood damage prevention ordinance. Section 14.04.210(J)(2) routes retaining walls, bulkheads, sidewalks and driveways straight to the floodway standards of Section 14.04.240, which forbid new fill or construction unless an engineer certifies no rise in flood levels or FEMA approves a map revision first.
Bannock County Floodway Retaining Wall Rules
Significant RestrictionsBannock County Code §§ 14.04.210(J)(2), 14.04.240(A)
2.Retaining walls, bulkheads, sidewalks, and driveways that involve the placement of fill in regulated floodways shall meet the limitations of Section 14.04.240 of this chapter. ... A.No encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other developments shall be permitted unless:1.It is demonstrated that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase i...
Material Restrictions
Bannock County does not ban electric or wire fencing outright in its nonagricultural zoning districts, but Section 17.52.280(A) requires every electrical fence to be UL approved. The requirement sits alongside the county's height and setback rules for fences in Article VI of Chapter 17.52.
Bannock County Electric Fence UL Standard
Light RestrictionsBannock County Code § 17.52.280(A)
The following regulations shall apply to fences constructed within all zones except agricultural zones. A.All electrical fences shall be UL [tm] approved.
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