Shreveport limits fence heights under the Unified Development Code. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Taller fences may require approval.
Under the Shreveport UDC, fences in front yards are limited to 4 feet in height. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Corner lots must maintain sight visibility triangles at intersections. Fences on retaining walls are measured from the lower grade. Heights above standard limits may be approved through a variance process.
Non-compliant fences receive code enforcement notices with a deadline to reduce height or obtain a variance.
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