Independence, MO Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

2.No fence or wall in a residential district may exceed eight feet in height.3.Residential fencing locations, see Figure 400-1 below.(a)Interior Side and Rear Yards — Fences or walls in interior side or rear yards shall not exceed six feet without a fence permit, or up to eight feet with a fence permit.(b)Front and Street Side Yards — Except for fencing around bona-fide agricultural activities, no fence or wall located in front yard of a residence, or along a side street in front of a residence, shall exceed three feet in height. Such fence shall be at least 50 percent transparent and may include chain-link, picket, wrought iron, and split rail fencing. Fences or walls in street side yards not in front of a residence, shall not exceed six feet without a permit, or up to eight feet with a fence permit.

Figure 400-1. Residential Fence Locations Figure 400-1. Residential Fence Locations

4.For fencing on through lots, the rear yard fence shall be located no closer to the abutting street than the established building line or the required building setback for that street in the following instances:(a)where the rear property abuts a street where the principle building on the adjacent property fronts on that street, or;(b)where the adjacent property has the potential to be subdivided into a lot which fronts onto that street.