Fences in Herndon must be installed entirely within the property owners lot, typically with a small setback from the actual line. Setbacks from streets and easements apply, and utility easements must remain unobstructed.
Herndon fence setback requirements protect property lines, utility easements, and street rights-of-way. Fences should be installed inside the property line with a small inset, typically 3 to 6 inches, to avoid encroachment. Fences may not be placed within public rights-of-way, which often extend beyond the visible edge of pavement; property surveys should be consulted. Utility easements running through residential lots may allow fence installation but require unobstructed access for utility crews. If a utility must access an easement, any fence in the way may be removed at the owners expense and without obligation to replace it. Sight triangles at corner lots require fences to stay below 30 inches within a specified area near intersections to preserve driver visibility. Fences cannot obstruct drainage swales or stormwater conveyance. Residents planning fence installation should obtain a Miss Utility locate (811) before digging to avoid line strikes. Surveys resolve most boundary questions definitively.
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