Fence Regulations in Jackson County, MS (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Jackson County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jackson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
In Jackson County's residential districts, a solid fence, wall or hedge in front of the front building line can't top 36 inches, an open mesh fence there tops out at 48 inches, and any fence, wall or hedge in a side or rear yard can run up to 8 feet. Corner lots carry an added visibility rule at the intersection.
Jackson County Fence Height & Visibility Rules
Some RestrictionsJackson County Zoning Ordinance §§ 4.06.02, 4.02.05
Fences, walls, and hedges in residential districts may be permitted in any required yard or along the edge of any yard provided that no solid fences, walls, or hedges located in front of the front building line shall exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height, and no open mesh fence located in front of the front building line shall exceed forty-eight (48) inches in height and any fence, wall or he...
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