Beaverton Development Code limits fences in residential zones to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3.5 feet (42 inches) in the front yard or in any street-facing yard. Fences along corner lots and within the vision-clearance triangle at intersections and driveways are further restricted to maintain sight lines. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code adopted by Beaverton Code Chapter 8.02; barbed-wire and electrified fences are prohibited along sidewalks and public ways under Beaverton Code Chapter 5.
Under the Beaverton Development Code Chapter 60 (Special Requirements), fences in residential zones may not exceed 6 feet in height in side and rear yards or 3.5 feet (42 inches) in the front yard or any portion of a yard that abuts a street. The 3.5-foot front-yard cap is intended to preserve street character and pedestrian sight lines. On corner lots and at driveways, the BDC vision-clearance triangle requires fences within the triangle to be no taller than approximately 3 feet, measured from the elevation of the adjacent street, so that drivers can see pedestrians and cross traffic. Fences 7 feet or shorter generally do not require a building permit under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, which Beaverton adopts through Beaverton Code Chapter 8.02. Fences exceeding 7 feet (or open chain-link or woven-wire fences exceeding 8 feet) require a building permit through the Beaverton Building Division. Beaverton Code Chapter 5 separately prohibits barbed wire along sidewalks or public ways (except above fencing at least 6 feet 6 inches high) and prohibits electric fences along sidewalks, public ways, or adjoining property lines. Pool barriers have separate requirements under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code Appendix G (48-inch minimum, self-closing/self-latching gates).
Fences that exceed BDC height limits, encroach on the vision-clearance triangle, or use prohibited materials are enforced through Beaverton code compliance under the Beaverton Development Code and Beaverton Code Chapter 5, with remedies including removal, modification, or civil penalties. Unpermitted fences over 7 feet may trigger stop-work orders from the Beaverton Building Division.
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