Fence Regulations in James City County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated James City County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of James City County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Retaining Walls
James City County requires a building permit for any retaining wall holding back three feet or more of unbalanced fill, impounding certain liquids, sitting in a flood zone, or forming part of a stormwater BMP. Section 23-9.1 caps stepped segments at six feet each and 24 feet total, and requires a licensed design professional's certification.
James City County Retaining Wall Standards
Some RestrictionsJames City County Code § 23-9.1
Retaining walls constructed in the CPBA supporting three feet or more of ordinary unbalanced fill, or constructed for the purpose of impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids, or supporting a surcharge other than ordinary unbalanced fill, or located in a flood zone, or that are part of a stormwater BMP shall require a building permit and shall be subject to the following: ... (2)The materials us...
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