Greene County, MO Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Any yard, no permit
- up to 4 feet
- Rear/side yard, no permit
- up to 8 feet
- 8-10 feet
- requires Conditional Use Permit
- Max height any district
- 10 feet
- Applies to
- unincorporated county only
Summary
In unincorporated Greene County, fences up to 4 feet can go anywhere on a lot, up to 8 feet in side and rear yards, and anything from 8 to 10 feet needs a Conditional Use Permit.
4. Fences, walls, and hedges may be located in required yards as follows: a. If not exceeding, at any point, four (4) feet in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at such point, they may be located in any yard or court. b. If not exceeding at any point eight (8) feet in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at such point, they may be located in any required rear yard or side yard in any zoning district... d. Fences exceeding eight (8) feet but not greater than ten (10) feet in height in any yards in any district shall only be permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Article XXVI, Section 8 Conditional Uses and Special Exceptions.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Greene County's zoning regulations tier fence height by location. Fences, walls, and hedges up to 4 feet tall are allowed in any yard or court, including the front yard. Up to 8 feet is allowed in required rear or side yards in any zoning district, and unplatted agriculture districts get the 8-foot allowance in any yard. A corner lot backing onto a neighboring R-District side yard has an added setback: within 25 feet of that common lot line, the fence can't sit closer to the side street than the neighbor's required front yard depth. Anything over 8 feet, up to a 10-foot cap, needs a Conditional Use Permit under Article XXVI, Section 8. These rules apply only outside Springfield, Republic, Willard, Strafford, Ash Grove, and Battlefield, each of which sets its own fence rules under its own municipal code.
Violations & Fines
Zoning Enforcement Officer handles complaints; an oversized fence built without a Conditional Use Permit is a zoning violation subject to county enforcement and removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a fence taller than 4 feet in my Greene County front yard?
Does this apply inside Springfield?
Can I get a fence taller than 8 feet in my backyard?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Greene County
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