Boise fence height limits under BCC 11-04-03.3.B: 4 feet maximum in front yards, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit and structural review.
Boise zoning code BCC 11-04-03.3.B establishes standard residential fence heights: 4 feet maximum in required front yard setbacks, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have an additional sight-triangle restriction: no fence, wall, or hedge over 3 feet may be located within a 30-foot triangle measured from the intersection of property lines at a corner. Fences exceeding 6 feet are classified as structures and require a building permit from Planning and Development Services, structural engineering review, and compliance with the International Building Code. Historic Districts including the North End, East End, and Warm Springs have additional design review requirements administered by the Boise Historic Preservation Commission. Commercial and industrial zones permit taller fences (typically 8 feet) without special permit.
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