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Springdale, AR Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Front yard height
3 feet maximum
Rear/side yard height
6 feet maximum
Banned materials
Plywood, chicken wire, concertina wire, corrugated steel
Governing rule
Zoning Ordinance Art. 6, § 2.3

Summary

Springdale caps front-yard fences, walls and hedges at 3 feet and rear/side-yard fences at 6 feet on residential lots, and bans plywood, chicken wire, and other substandard materials.

2.3Fences, walls and hedges on residential lots. Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinances, fences, walls, and hedges on residential lots may be permitted in any required yard, or along the edge of any yard provided that no fence, wall (except retaining wall) or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall be over three feet in height as dictated by the orientation of the structure and not by yard designation as in article 4. Fences located within or bounding a rear or side yard are permitted at a height not to exceed six feet, except as follows: Fences must be built with recognized fencing materials such as chain link fencing with plastic or metal slates, standard fence wood, vinyl, or metal such as wrought iron. Materials not allowed for fences include plywood, scrap lumber, wood pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire, or fiberglass panels. Fence posts and supports must be installed on the side of the fence that faces the lot.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).

Full Breakdown

Zoning Ordinance Article 6, Section 2.3 sets residential fence heights by the structure's orientation, not the yard label: fences, walls (other than retaining walls) and hedges along the front or side edge of a front yard can't exceed 3 feet, while fences bounding a rear or side yard are capped at 6 feet. Approved materials include chain link with slats, standard wood, vinyl and wrought iron; plywood, scrap lumber, wood pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire and fiberglass panels are prohibited, and fence posts must face the interior of the lot.

Violations & Fines

A front-yard fence over 3 feet, a rear/side fence over 6 feet, or use of a banned material like chicken wire or corrugated steel violates § 2.3 and is subject to zoning code enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can my front yard fence be in Springdale?
No taller than 3 feet along the front or side edge of a front yard, per Zoning Ordinance § 2.3: height is set by the structure's orientation, not the yard label.
What fence materials are banned?
Plywood, scrap lumber, wood pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire, and fiberglass panels; approved materials include chain link with slats, wood, vinyl, and wrought iron.

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