Wichita, KS Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height in setback
- 8 feet
- Max height near corners/driveways
- 3 feet
- Visibility zone radius
- 20 feet from ROW/driveway
- Opacity trigger for limit
- over 80% solid
Summary
Wichita caps yard fences and screening walls at eight feet, dropping to three feet near street corners and driveways for sightlines.
(b)Fences or Screening Walls that do not exceed eight feet in height as measured on the side of the Fence with the least vertical exposure above finished grade; except that within the City and in those portions of the County along urban standard roads (curbs and gutters), for Fences or Screening Walls with more than 80 percent opacity, the maximum height along the side Lot Line shall not exceed three feet within 20 feet of its intersection with the street right-of-way line, and further that along any Lot Line within 20 feet of the intersection of the street right-of-way with an ingress/egress driveway, the maximum height shall not exceed three feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).
Full Breakdown
Under the Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Code, fences and screening walls placed within a required setback may rise up to eight feet, measured from the side with the least vertical exposure above finished grade. That height drops sharply near intersections: on lots along curbed, urban-standard streets, an opaque fence or wall (more than 80 percent solid) is capped at three feet within 20 feet of where the side lot line meets the street right-of-way, and the same three-foot cap applies within 20 feet of any driveway's intersection with the street. The rule is meant to keep a clear sightline for drivers and pedestrians at corners and driveway aprons even where a taller privacy fence is otherwise allowed.
Violations & Fines
Zoning enforcement can require a noncompliant fence be lowered or removed; a permit for a taller/opaque fence in a visibility zone will be denied at plan review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build an 8-foot privacy fence anywhere in my yard?
Does the 3-foot limit apply to open picket or chain-link fencing?
Sources & Official References
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