Bernalillo County zoning code (Appendix A) establishes fence and wall height limits by zone district. Fences over 6 feet require a zoning permit from County Planning & Development Services. The county zoning code addresses wall/fence height in various residential and commercial districts.
Bernalillo County zoning code regulates fence height by yard location. Rear and side yard fences typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences limited to 3 to 4 feet. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements at intersections. Retaining walls serving as fences have combined height calculated. Taller fences require a variance. Historic districts (Santa Fe, Taos) may require specific architectural styles including adobe and coyote fencing.
Code compliance notice. Modify or remove non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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