Salem limits fences to 3.5 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side/rear yards per the UDC. Chain link fences may go up to 8 feet without slats. Sight triangles required at intersections.
Salem's UDC Chapter 800 establishes fence height limits. Front yard fences may not exceed 3.5 feet (42 inches). Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Chain link fences without slats are allowed up to 8 feet. Fences at corner lots must maintain sight visibility triangles at street intersections. Swimming pool barriers have separate height requirements and are not exempt from permitting. Retaining walls combined with fences must not exceed the applicable maximum height.
Non-compliant fences must be modified or removed. Code enforcement issues notices with compliance deadlines.
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