Gresham, OR Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- GCDC § 9.0411
- Districts covered
- LDR-5, LDR-7, TLDR, TR
- Allowed materials
- Masonry, stucco, vinyl-on-masonry
- Prohibited materials
- Chain link, wood, split-face block
Summary
New residential subdivisions in Gresham's LDR-5, LDR-7, TLDR and TR districts must build required perimeter fences from stone, brick, cast masonry, stucco, or vinyl panels on a masonry base; plain chain link, wood fencing and split-face block are flatly prohibited.
1. Materials. The fence shall be constructed of: a. Stone, brick, stone-look cast masonry, brick-look cast masonry or stucco with an anti-graffiti sealant… c. Other high-quality materials proposed by the applicant and approved by the Manager, such as tubular steel, architectural concrete masonry units, or ornamental/wrought iron… Link fencing such as chain link fencing; wood fencing; and plain and split-face concrete masonry units are prohibited.
Full Breakdown
Section 9.0411 sets material standards for the 6-foot fences new subdivisions and partitions must install along rear or side yards facing a collector or arterial street. Acceptable materials are stone, brick, stone- or brick-look cast masonry, or anti-graffiti stucco, or vinyl panels on a masonry base at least 16 inches tall, or other Manager-approved durable materials like tubular steel or wrought iron. The code expressly bars chain link fencing, wood fencing, and plain or split-face concrete masonry units for these required subdivision fences.
Violations & Fines
A perimeter fence built from a prohibited material, such as chain link or plain wood, does not satisfy Section 9.0411 and can hold up final plat acceptance or building permit issuance until it is replaced with a conforming fence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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