Erie caps fences, hedges and enclosures in required yard space at 6 ft 6 in in Residential Districts and 8 ft 6 in in non-Residential Districts. Height is measured from the maximum grade on either side of the property.
Section 205.19 of the City of Erie Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 80-2005) limits any fence, hedge or enclosure within the required yard space to 6 ft 6 in in a Residential District and 8 ft 6 in in a non-Residential District; where a district boundary line runs between the two, the less restrictive 8 ft 6 in height applies. Height is measured from the maximum grade level on either side of the property to the top of the fence, hedge or enclosure, and where a fence and wall are combined the combined top is capped at the same maximum. Chain-link fences protecting utility substations, pump houses or reservoirs may be increased in height for safety and security.
Zoning violations are enforced by the City of Erie Code Enforcement / Zoning Office; non-compliant fences must be lowered or removed. Contact the Zoning Office at (814) 870-1265.
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