Englewood limits residential fences to 6.5 feet overall, with front yard fences capped at 4.5 feet under the city zoning code.
In one-family residence districts, no fence or wall may exceed 6.5 feet in height. Fences located within a front yard area are further restricted and may not exceed 4.5 feet. Public parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, and stadiums may install retaining walls or open chain-link fences up to 8 feet. The Chief Inspector enforces these height standards as part of Chapter 250, Land Use, of the city code.
Violations may result in zoning enforcement actions, removal orders, daily fines, and municipal court penalties under Article XVIII.
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