Westerville zoning code Chapter 1165 limits residential fence height to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots and double-frontage lots have additional visibility restrictions. Fences in Uptown historic district require Historic Architectural Review Commission approval.
Westerville Zoning Code Chapter 1165 sets fence heights: 6 feet maximum in side and rear yards, 4 feet maximum in front yards (measured from grade). Corner lots must maintain visibility triangles at intersections. Pool fences must be minimum 4 feet under Ohio Building Code. The Uptown Historic District (roughly State Street and surrounding blocks) requires Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) approval for any new fence including replacement, with emphasis on traditional wood picket or wrought iron styles.
Zoning violation: correction notice and fines up to $250 per day under CO 1301. Fence built without permit may require removal or lowering.
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