Beaverton, OR Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard, most streets
- 3 ft max
- Front yard, Collector/Arterial
- 6 ft max
- Side/rear yards
- 8 ft max
- At the lot line
- Allowed if height limit is met
Summary
Beaverton fences may sit right on the lot line but are capped at 3 feet in most front yards, 6 feet along Collector or Arterial streets, and 8 feet in all other yards, per Development Code 60.50.20.
Fences in any district may be constructed at the lot line; provided, however, that fences shall comply with all applicable sight clearance standards established in the Engineering Design Manual and meet the following standards: Fences and walls shall not exceed the following height: A. Six (6) feet in a required front yard along designated Collector and Arterial streets. B. Three (3) feet in height in a required front yard along all other street classifications. ... D. Eight (8) feet in height for all other yards.
Full Breakdown
Development Code 60.50.20 lets fences and walls be built at the lot line in any district, but they're capped at 3 feet in a required front yard on most streets, 6 feet in a front yard along a designated Collector or Arterial street, 4 feet for a required above-ground stormwater facility in a front yard, and 8 feet everywhere else. Fences must also comply with sight-clearance standards in the city's Engineering Design Manual, which addresses corner visibility near intersections.
Violations & Fines
A fence built taller than the applicable limit, or that blocks required sight clearance, can be ordered altered or removed through code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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