On residentially zoned property, fences may be up to 4 feet tall in the front yard and up to 7 feet tall in the rear yard, under Chesterfield County Zoning Ordinance Section 19.2-39.
Chesterfield County zones its entire territory under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2280, so its Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 19.2, effective January 1, 2026) sets fence heights countywide. Section 19.2-39 caps residential front-yard fences at four feet and rear-yard fences at seven feet. Corner side yards and sight-distance triangles at intersections carry added visibility limits so fences do not block traffic views. Taller or non-residential fences, and any fence in easements or floodplains, require Planning Department review. Confirm your zoning district and any recorded easements before building, since standards can differ on corner lots and larger-lot districts.
Zoning violations are handled by Planning enforcement; owners may be ordered to lower or remove a noncompliant fence, with civil penalties for continued violations.
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