Aurora allows up to 6 feet in side and rear yards, and 42 inches (3.5 feet) in front yards under UDO §4.7.9. Corner lots have 3-foot limits unless set back 5 feet from the property line. Maximum fence height is 9 feet citywide.
Aurora's Unified Development Ordinance Section 4.7.9 establishes fence and wall regulations. In residential areas, front yards are limited to 42 inches maximum, while side and rear yards allow up to 6 feet. Open fence designs may reach 4 feet, closed designs 3 feet in front yards. Corner lot exterior fences are limited to 3 feet unless set back at least 5 feet from the property line. No fence may exceed 9 feet citywide except for oil and gas screening and sound walls. Commercial areas allow up to 9 feet for screening purposes. Chain link is prohibited in front yards regardless of height.
Non-compliant fence: notice to remove or modify. Unpermitted construction: fine plus removal order.
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