Front yard fences limited to 4 feet, side/rear to 6.5 feet under Montgomery County zoning Chapter 59. Corner lot sight triangles require 3-foot maximum near intersections.
Takoma Park uses Montgomery County zoning regulations (Chapter 59) for fence height limits. In residential zones (R-60, R-40, and similar zones common in Takoma Park), fences in the front yard setback area are limited to 4 feet in height. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6.5 feet. On corner lots, fences within the sight triangle (typically 25 feet from the intersection of the right-of-way lines) are limited to 3 feet to maintain driver visibility. Fence height is measured from the finished grade on the higher side of the fence. Retaining walls with fences on top are measured differently -- the fence portion alone must meet height limits. Open-style fences (chain link, split rail, picket) in front yards may receive more favorable treatment than solid privacy fences. The Takoma Park Historic District (Old Town Takoma) may impose additional design review requirements for fences visible from the street. Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services handles fence permits when required.
Fence exceeding height limits: zoning violation notice from Montgomery County DPS. Must bring into compliance or obtain variance. Historic district non-compliance: separate enforcement.
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