Fence Regulations in Chesterfield County, VA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
On residentially zoned property, fences may be up to 4 feet tall in the front yard and up to 7 feet tall in the rear yard, under Chesterfield County Zoning Ordinance Section 19.2-39.
Chesterfield County Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County Zoning Ordinance § 19.2-39
Fences are allowed in the front yard, up to a maximum of four feet in height. In the rear yard, fences are allowed up to a maximum of seven feet.
Fence Permit Requirements
The Chesterfield County Planning Department does not require a zoning permit to install a residential fence. A building permit is required only when the fence serves as a swimming pool barrier.
Do You Need a Fence Permit in Chesterfield County?
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County Zoning Ordinance § 19.2-39
The Planning Department does not require a permit for installing a fence.
Retaining Walls
A retaining wall built in Chesterfield County needs a building permit under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. County Code § 5-5(b)(2)(c)(5) sets a $114.00 residential permit fee for retaining walls, grouped with decks, carports and gazebos, while § 5-5(b)(4)(d)(3) charges $119.00 for a commercial retaining wall permit. No permit fee applies only if total construction costs less than $500.00.
Chesterfield County Retaining Wall Permit Fee
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 5-5(b)(2)(c)(5), § 5-5(b)(4)(d)(3)
c.Additions and other accessory structures .....399.00 1.Florida rooms, attached garages, detached garages with occupiable space .....392.00 2.Detached garages (no second floor occupiable space), double-door car shed, and finished pool house .....285.00 3.Alterations, and converting deck/porch/garage to finished space .....171.00 4.Porch and chimney additions .....171.00 5.Deck, carport, gazebo...
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