Fence Regulations in Wicomico County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.
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Fence Permit Requirements
Fences up to eight feet high in unincorporated Wicomico County do not need a building permit under § 117-3E of the County Code, which lists them among the work exempted from the adopted International Building Code's permit requirement. Anything taller than eight feet needs a permit application to the Chief Building Official before construction begins.
Fence Permit Exemption in Wicomico County
Light RestrictionsWicomico County Code § 117-3
§ 117-3. Modifications to International Building Code. ... ... E. Section [A]105.2, Work exempt from permit: delete this section and replace with the following: [A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from the permit requirement 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 ord...
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls up to four feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, do not need a building permit in unincorporated Wicomico County under § 117-3E of the County Code. Taller walls, and any wall supporting a surcharge or holding back Class I, II, or IIIA liquids, need a permit regardless of height.
Retaining Wall Permit Rules in Wicomico County
Light RestrictionsWicomico County Code § 117-3
§ 117-3. Modifications to International Building Code. ... ... E. Section [A]105.2, Work exempt from permit: delete this section and replace with the following: [A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. ... Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: ... ... 4. Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall...
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