Stark County, OH Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard max
- 4 feet (Canton)
- Side yard max
- 6 feet (Canton)
- Rear yard max
- 8 feet (Canton)
- Measured from
- Established grade line
- County rule
- None; city/township sets it
Summary
Stark County has no countywide fence code. In the City of Canton, fences may reach 4 feet in the front yard, 6 feet in a side yard, and 8 feet in the rear yard. Unincorporated townships set their own limits under Ohio Chapter 519 zoning.
Such fence or wall may be four feet in height in the front yard, six (6) feet in height in the side yard, and eight feet in height in the rear yard.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026-01: Local legislation current through May 18, 2026 | State legislation current through December 31, 2025).
Full Breakdown
Canton Codified Ordinance 1134.02 caps residential fence height at four feet (front), six feet (side), and eight feet (rear). In B-3 through I-2 districts height may rise to 10 feet with the Zoning Inspector's written approval. Height is measured from the established grade to the fence's highest point, and posts may exceed that height by no more than six inches. Stark County itself runs no zoning, so outside Canton, Massillon, Alliance and other municipalities your township's Chapter 519 zoning resolution sets the limit: confirm with your township zoning inspector.
Violations & Fines
Fences exceeding the limit are zoning violations; Canton's Zoning Inspector can order removal or lowering, and continued noncompliance may bring municipal-court citations and fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Stark County limit my fence height?
Can a Canton front-yard fence be 6 feet?
Sources & Official References
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