Louisville, KY Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front/street-side yard
- 48 in. suburban, 42 in. traditional
- Side/rear yard
- 8 ft solid; 6 ft low-opacity
- Corner sight triangle
- Max 2 ft within 30-ft legs
- Governing provision
- LDC Sec. 4.4.3.A.1.a
- Fine range
- $10-$500 per day per violation
Summary
Louisville Metro caps fences at 42-48 inches in front and street-side yards, up to 8 feet in side and rear yards, and 2 feet within corner-lot sight triangles.
Fences and walls, up to 48 inches in height in the suburban form districts and 42 inches in the traditional form districts, may be located within required front and street side yards except as provided in Figure 4.4.1. Fences and walls up to 8 feet in height and constructed of a solid material (masonry, wood) with an opacity of at least 80% may be located within required side and rear yards.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-47: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinances passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor as of July 1, 2026).
Full Breakdown
The Land Development Code splits fence height by yard and form district. In suburban form districts, front and street-side yard fences top out at 48 inches (42 inches in traditional form districts); side and rear yard fences may reach 8 feet if solid (80%+ opaque) or wrought iron, but only 6 feet if less opaque, like chain link. On corner lots, LDC Section 5.1.7.G caps any fence, wall, or sign at 2 feet within the sight triangle formed at intersecting street rights-of-way, measured up to 30 feet each way. Violations are cited by Metro zoning enforcement officers and carry fines of $10 to $500 per day under LDC Section 11.10.2.B.
Violations & Fines
Zoning enforcement officers issue notices of violation, then citations; fines run $10-$500 per conviction, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense under LDC Section 11.10.2.B.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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