Spokane County, WA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Fences must meet
- Clear view triangle
- Local-access measurement
- 115 feet each centerline
- Tree branches cleared to
- 8 feet above ground
- Shrub height in triangle
- No higher than 3 feet
- Code section
- SCC 14.812.200
Summary
Spokane County requires fences to comply with the clear view triangle so intersections stay visible. No sight obstruction, including fencing, is permitted within a clear view triangle established by the county Division of Engineering.
Sight obstructions, including fencing or structures, shall not be permitted within a 'Clear View Triangle', as determined by the Spokane County Division of Engineering. Local access streets: The clear view triangle is determined by measuring 115 feet from the center of 2 intersecting local access streets along the centerlines of each local access street.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 63).
Full Breakdown
SCC 14.812.100(1)(e) requires fences to be constructed consistent with the clear view triangle. Under SCC 14.812.200, sight obstructions, including fencing or structures, are not permitted within a 'clear view triangle' as determined by the Spokane County Division of Engineering. For local access streets, the triangle is set by measuring 115 feet from the center of two intersecting streets along each centerline and connecting the points. Trees within the triangle must have branches removed from ground level to at least 8 feet, and shrubs or other vegetation must be kept no higher than 3 feet above the centerline grade. Fences within a Planned Unit Development may exceed height limits if shown on an approved preliminary site plan.
Violations & Fines
Sight-obstructing fences or vegetation within a clear view triangle must be removed or lowered; the Division of Engineering and Building and Planning enforce these safety standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a clear view triangle?
Can a PUD have a taller fence?
Sources & Official References
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