Cincinnati Zoning Code §1421-33 limits front/corner side yard fences to 4 feet (max 50% opacity) in residential districts. Side and rear yards: no specific height cap stated but typical residential standards apply.
CMC §1421-33 (Fences and Walls): In front yards, corner side yards, and corner rear yards in Residential Districts, maximum fence height is 4 feet with maximum 50% opacity. In rear yards, above-ground pool decks and railings may be up to 8 feet above grade, located at least 3 feet from property lines. Electrical, barbed, and razor wire fences are prohibited in all residential districts. Permitted only in C, M, and RF districts as conditional uses.
Code compliance notice with correction period. Remove or modify non-compliant fence. Fines $50 to $250 if not corrected.
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