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Quincy, MA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max fence height
6 feet citywide
Near front lot line
3 feet within 10 ft
Governing chapter
Zoning Ordinance § 4.2.8
County
Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Summary

Quincy caps fences at six feet citywide, dropping to three feet within 10 feet of the front lot line under the Zoning Ordinance's dimensional regulations for Norfolk County's largest city.

Fences and hedges. Fences shall not be higher than six feet. Fences and hedges shall not be higher than three feet within 10 feet of the front lot line.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

Quincy, Massachusetts's Zoning Ordinance limits fence height across every district: no fence may exceed six feet, and within 10 feet of the front lot line the limit drops to three feet so sightlines at the property edge stay open. The rule sits in Section 4.2.8 of the dimensional regulations, part of Chapter 375 of the Quincy Municipal Code, and applies citywide regardless of zoning district. Quincy is Norfolk County's largest city, south of Boston on Quincy Bay, distinct from Quincy, Illinois or Quincy, Washington.

Violations & Fines

Fences over six feet, or over three feet within 10 feet of the front lot line, violate the Zoning Ordinance and can be ordered removed or brought into compliance by the Department of Inspectional Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can a fence be in Quincy, Massachusetts?
Up to six feet anywhere on the lot, but no more than three feet within 10 feet of the front lot line, per Zoning Ordinance § 4.2.8.
Does the fence height limit apply in every zoning district?
Yes. Section 4.2.8 sits in the Zoning Ordinance's general dimensional regulations and applies across all of Quincy's residence, business and industrial districts.

Sources & Official References

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