Reno limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards under RMC Title 18 zoning. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle rules, and fences over 7 feet generally require a building permit.
Reno Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) sets residential fence height limits. Standard rules: 6 feet maximum in rear and side yards, 4 feet maximum in front yards (measured from the street-facing property line back to the front building setback), and enhanced rules on corner lots where visibility triangles restrict height near street intersections to typically 3 feet. Fences taller than 7 feet generally require a building permit and must meet structural wind-load requirements for the high desert (sustained winds and gusts over 60 mph in Washoe Valley and foothill areas). Tennis court fences and security fences for specific uses can be approved at greater heights through zoning review. Retaining walls that incorporate fencing have combined height rules. HOAs in master-planned Reno communities (Somersett, Arrowcreek, Damonte Ranch, Caughlin Ranch) often specify fence heights lower than city maximums and restrict materials and colors.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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