Aurora's UDO limits fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards for residential zones. Corner lots have triangular sight-distance restrictions. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit.
Under the Aurora Unified Development Ordinance Section 146-4.7 (Fences and Walls), residential fences are limited to 4 feet in the front yard setback, 6 feet in side and rear yards, and up to 8 feet along property lines abutting arterial streets or non-residential uses with administrative approval. Corner lots must preserve the 30-foot sight-distance triangle where fences may not exceed 3 feet to avoid obstructing driver visibility. Decorative open fences (wrought iron with 50%+ openness) may qualify for slightly higher front-yard limits. Fences exceeding 7 feet in height require a building permit from the Aurora Building Division. Electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Agricultural and industrial districts permit taller fencing.
Over-height fences may require removal or modification. Fences violating the sight-triangle rule are a traffic safety violation and enforced immediately.
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