Birmingham's zoning code limits front yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear yard fences to 6 feet in residential zones. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements.
Under Birmingham's zoning ordinance, fences in front yards of residential properties may not exceed 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences are limited to 6 feet. On corner lots, fences within the sight visibility triangle must maintain lower heights for traffic safety. Fences on top of retaining walls have combined height limitations. The zoning code differentiates between solid walls and open fencing in some applications.
Non-compliant fences result in code enforcement notices and required modification.
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