Omaha limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards, with 8 feet allowed by permit, and finished side facing out.
Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 55 zoning sets standard residential fence heights: 4 feet maximum in front yards, 6 feet maximum in side and rear yards, and up to 8 feet with a building permit and zoning review where justified. Corner lots have sight-triangle rules preventing any fence or vegetation over 3 feet within 25 feet of the intersection. Finished or decorative side of the fence must face neighbors and the public street; posts and rails face inward. No permit is required for fences under 6 feet, but a permit is required at 6 feet or above in some zones and always required above 7 feet. Electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones and restricted to commercial and industrial. Properties adjacent to parks, schools, or commercial may have special setback or screening requirements. Common materials include wood privacy, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental steel. HOAs in West Omaha, Regency, and Aksarben often require HOA architectural committee approval in addition to city permits.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Omaha code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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