Fences in unincorporated Sedgwick County must comply with the Unified Zoning Code: front-yard fences kept low (about 4 feet), side/rear fences up to 6 feet, clear vision triangles at corners and driveways, and no encroachment into utility easements or over the property line.
The Unified Zoning Code (UZC), administered by MAPD, sets the baseline fence requirements for unincorporated Sedgwick County. Key requirements: front (street-facing) yard fences are limited to a lower height to preserve sight lines; side and rear yard fences may generally reach 6 feet in residential districts; fences must not obstruct the vision-clearance triangle at street intersections and driveways; and fences must stay on the owner's side of the surveyed lot line and out of recorded utility and drainage easements. Special districts, corner lots, double-frontage lots, and non-residential or agricultural tracts have additional rules. Verify the specific standards for your zoning district with MAPD before installing.
Fences that exceed height limits, block vision triangles, or encroach on easements or lot lines are zoning violations subject to correction orders and fines by MAPD / county code enforcement.
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