Fence Regulations in York County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated York County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
York County, Virginia sets fence heights by yard location for single-family lots under Sec. 24.1-271(j): up to 8 feet in a rear yard, 6 feet in a side yard, and just 4 feet in a front yard. Corner lots must also honor the sight-triangle visibility standards of Sec. 24.1-220, and the zoning administrator can allow taller fences for screening against nearby non-residential uses.
York County fence height limits by yard
Some RestrictionsYork County Code § 24.1-271(j)
Sec. 24.1-271. - Accessory uses permitted in conjunction with residential uses. ... (j)Fences or walls in single-family residential districts provided that:(1)fences or walls located in rear yards shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height;(2)fences or walls located in side yards shall not exceed six feet (6') in height;(3)fences or walls located in front yards shall not exceed four feet (4') i...
Material Restrictions
York County, Virginia bans theft-deterrent wire fencing on residential property outright, allowing it only to confine livestock under state law or as a narrow, size-limited garden-protection exception.
Fence Material Rules, York County, Virginia
Significant RestrictionsYork County Code § 24.1-271(j)(9)
All theft-deterrent wire fencing shall be prohibited except: a.for the confinement of domesticated livestock consistent with Va. Code §55.1-2804; or b.for the use of animal deterrent fencing used for garden or landscape protection, provided such fencing: 1.is low-energy, non-lethal, and intended solely to deter wildlife or pests and is not designed or configured to prevent human entry; 2.consis...
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