Fence Regulations in Bonner County, ID (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho.
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Height Limits
In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, a fence or wall taller than 36 inches cannot sit closer than 40 feet from the shoreline. Fences in other locations within 40 feet of shorelines, including those parallel to the water, are prohibited, and the restriction does not reach fences for pasturing livestock.
Fence Height Limits Near Shorelines in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Some RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 12-712
A. Fences or walls, excluding seawalls, taller than thirty six inches (36"), shall not be located closer than forty feet (40') from the shoreline. B. Fences that are generally perpendicular to the shoreline may be permitted per subsection A of this section, but may only be placed along property lines. Fences in other locations within forty feet (40') of shorelines, including those placed parall...
Fence Permit Requirements
In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, fences not over eight feet in height, measured at grade, are excepted from the structure definition, so no building location permit is needed. The fence is still subject to the Title 12 land use standards, though it is released from the setback standards in title 12 chapter 4.
Fence Permit Exception in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Light RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 11-219
The exceptions below are subject to the land use standards in Title 12; however, they are not subject to the setback standards specified in title 12 chapter 4 of this code: O. Fences not over eight feet (8') in height measured at grade.
Retaining Walls
In the Alpine Village District of unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, Bonner County Revised Code § 12-471 A requires plans for any retaining wall taller than four feet to bear the stamp of a structural engineer, submitted with the building location or building permit. Section 11-219 separately excepts retaining walls not over four feet from the setback standards.
Bonner County Retaining Wall Engineer Rules, Alpine Village
Some RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 12-471
A. Plans for retaining wall taller than four feet (4') shall bear the stamp of a structural engineer and shall be submitted at the time of building location or building permit. B. Applicants for building location permits or building permits shall submit a snow management plan to the satisfaction of the agency having jurisdiction over the public or private travelways. C. Applicants for all build...
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