Stamford, CT Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front/Side Yard
- 6 ft max (most districts)
- Rear Yard
- 8 ft max, all districts
- C-L/M-G/M-L districts
- 8 ft allowed front/side
- Corner sight triangle
- 3 ft max within 25 ft
- Taller fence
- Zoning Board may approve
Summary
Stamford's Zoning Regulations cap fences at six feet in front and side yards and eight feet in rear yards, with an eight-foot allowance in the C-L, M-G and M-L districts; corner lots face a separate three-foot sightline limit.
In all zoning districts, except for the C-L, M-G, and M-L districts, no Fence shall exceed six
feet (6') in height in any Front or Side Yard, measured from the finished grade adjacent to both sides of the Fence or wall, whichever is lower.
2. In the C-L, M-G, and M-L zoning districts, no Fence shall exceed eight feet (8') in height in any Front or Side Yard, measured from the finished grade adjacent to both sides of the Fence or wall, whichever is lower.
3. No Fence shall exceed eight feet (8') in height in any Rear Yard, measured from the finished grade adjacent to both sides of the Fence or wall, whichever is lower.
4. All Fences shall comply with the Corner Vision Obstructions regulations pursuant to City of Stamford Code Section 214-27.1.
5. The Zoning Board may, by Administrative Approval pursuant to Section 2.F., authorize a
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Fence or wall of greater height within a Front, Side or Rear Yard, if it determines that the Fence or wall will not adversely impact any adjacent property or public Street (203-38). This definition shall not prohibit the erection of a protective Fence over six feet (6') high around any public utility substation, transformer station, pumping station or reservoir.
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Full Breakdown
The Zoning Regulations define 'Fence' to include any wall that isn't a Building or Retaining Wall. Outside the C-L, M-G and M-L districts, fences top out at six feet in Front and Side Yards; those three districts allow eight feet. Every district caps Rear Yard fences at eight feet, measured from the lower adjacent grade. The Zoning Board can administratively approve a taller fence if it finds no adverse impact on a neighbor or the street. Separately, City Code § 214-27.1 limits hedges, shrubs and full-board fences to three feet within the sight triangle formed by two street lines meeting at a corner, running twenty-five feet along each.
Violations & Fines
An oversized Fence is a zoning violation; Stamford can order it reduced or removed. A corner fence blocking the sightline triangle under Code § 214-27.1 is a separate, citable hazard even if it meets the height limit elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Stamford limit fences near street corners?
Sources & Official References
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