Concord, NC Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Fence height in Concord is set by the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO). The CDO site-element standards (Section 7.7.4) provide that front yard fences, including fences on corner lots, shall not exceed four (4) feet in height, and that fences may not be placed within the sight triangle, the visibility area at intersections and driveways. For side and rear yards, the CDO does not impose a single fixed maximum height for standard residential fences, so those fences are governed primarily by zoning, setback, sight-triangle and building-code limits rather than a stated city height cap. Certain materials are restricted regardless of height: barbed wire fences and above-ground electrified fences are prohibited in all zoning districts, while underground (invisible) electric fences for domestic-animal control are allowed; fences made of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood or other waste materials are prohibited. In the Center City context the CDO also bars chain link and barbed wire fences except around construction sites. Properties in a local historic district need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission before installing or replacing a fence, regardless of height. Homeowners should confirm exact placement with the City of Concord Planning Department, because setback and sight-triangle rules can effectively limit where and how tall a fence can be.