Mobile limits residential fence heights to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots must maintain sight triangle visibility at intersections.
Under Mobile's unified development code, residential fences in front yards are limited to 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Corner lots must maintain sight triangles for traffic safety. Fences exceeding standard heights require a variance. Historic district properties may have additional requirements from the Architectural Review Board.
Fences exceeding allowed heights without a variance face code enforcement.
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