Kennewick, WA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Fences, hedges, walls and the like in "R" districts may not be higher than 30 inches above the top of curb grade within a sight triangle as specified in 18.27.060, 36 inches above the top of curb grade in a required front yard or six feet above grade on other parts of the site. Chain link fences over six feet high are permitted around basketball courts, tennis courts, and similar activities if all setbacks are met.(2)Fences, sloping yards, retaining walls, or terraces may be constructed with a combined total elevation no greater than that of the adjacent foundation or existing grade of the lot line, whichever is higher. Walls, fences, and hedges may be added to this height if they do not exceed the height limits of this section as measured from the established finish grade.(3)If a retaining wall is 60 inches or more above the adjacent grade and is located along a lot line, a guardrail or fence not less than 36 inches high must be placed along the top of the wall. (Ord. 5407 Sec. 10, 2012: Ord. 5180 Sec. 1, 2007)