Fence Regulations in Chelan County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Chelan County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Fences in unincorporated Chelan County top out at seven feet in side and rear yards and four feet in front yards; public, utility, industrial, agricultural and commercial fences can run to eight feet side/rear. Corner lots drop to four feet in the street setback, and the clear-view triangle cuts that to three feet, under Chelan County Code Section 11.88.170.
Fence Height Limits in Unincorporated Chelan County
Some RestrictionsChelan County Code § 11.88.170
§ 11.88.170. Accessory uses and structures. ... (1) (A) Fences shall be erected and maintained to a height not to exceed seven feet in the side or rear yard area and four feet in the front yard, except on corner lots. (B) Fences for public facilities, utilities, industrial, agricultural and commercial uses may be erected and maintained to a height not to exceed eight feet in the side or rear ya...
Retaining Walls
In unincorporated Chelan County, a retaining wall needs no county building permit if it measures 4 feet or less from the bottom of its footing to the top of the wall and does not support a surcharge. A taller wall, or one carrying an added load such as a driveway or slope above it, needs a permit reviewed by Community Development before construction starts.
Retaining Wall Permits in Chelan County
Some RestrictionsChelan County Code § 3.04.100
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. ... Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. ... 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the...
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