Memphis fence height standards under §150.078: in areas zoned or used for business/commercial: max 6 ft; industrial: max 8 ft. Residential fence heights set by local zoning district in the Unified Development Code. Typical residential: 4 ft front, 6 ft rear/side.
Front yard fences cannot extend beyond the front of the house and max 42 inches for decorative fences, but wrought iron/decorative metal may go to 8 ft. Side and rear yards allow 5 ft standard, 6 ft for privacy fences. No used materials (except rock/brick) allowed. No barbed wire, spikes, or electric fencing in residential. Fences must be 1 ft from inner edge of sidewalk.
Code compliance notice. Modify or remove non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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