Chesapeake fence height limits are typically 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards under the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance. Corner lots and properties abutting arterial roads have additional sight-triangle rules. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit.
The Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance sets maximum fence heights by yard location. Front yard fences (between the house and the street) may not exceed 4 feet in most residential zones. Side and rear yard fences may reach 6 feet. Agricultural zones and some industrial and commercial zones allow up to 8 feet without special approval. Fences exceeding 6 feet in residential zones require a building permit and may trigger site plan review. Corner visibility triangles at intersections require fences to be 30 inches or lower within a 25-foot sight triangle. Fences in FEMA special flood hazard areas (common along Indian River, Elizabeth River tributaries, and near the Dismal Swamp) should use flood-resistant materials and avoid impeding floodwater flow. HOAs frequently impose stricter height and style rules, particularly in master-planned communities.
Over-height fence: notice of violation, 30-day cure period. Civil penalty $100-$500. May be ordered to reduce height or remove.
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