Fence Regulations in Queen Anne's County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Queen Anne's County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fence Permit Requirements
In unincorporated Queen Anne's County, fences and walls on residential lots need no zoning approval under Part 7 of Chapter 18:1, provided that installing them does not violate any other provision of Chapter 18. The lot owner makes the first call on whether a structure qualifies, and the Planning Director's office can challenge it.
Queen Anne's County Residential Fence Permit Rules
Light RestrictionsQueen Anne's County Code § 18:1-40
D. Structures exempt on residential lots. The following incidental accessory structures may be located at any place on a residential lot and do not require a zoning approval under Part 7 of this Chapter 18:1: ... (8) Fences and walls, provided that their installation does not violate any other provisions of this Chapter 18. E. Determination of an accessory structure. The owner of a lot is solel...
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