In Puyallup residential zones, front yard fences within 20 feet of the property line are limited to 3½ feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Open-wire, chain-link, or similar fences in front yards may be up to 5 feet. PMC Chapter 20.20 governs single-family zones.
PMC Chapter 20.20 (RS Single-Family Residential Zones) and Chapter 20.25 (RM Multi-Family) set fence height limits. Front yard fences within 20 feet of the front property line are limited to 3½ feet in height. Open-wire, welded-wire, chain-link, split-rail, or similar fences may be as tall as 5 feet in front yards. Street side yard fences within 20 feet of the front property line are also limited to 3½ feet (5 feet for open-wire types). Rear yard and interior side yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Fences may be built on the property line. Property line location should be confirmed by a licensed surveyor before construction.
Non-compliant fences subject to code enforcement and removal order.
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