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Henrico County, VA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Required
Durable all-weather materials
Allowed examples
Wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron
Chain-link near homes
Standard type permitted
Chain-link elsewhere
Vinyl-clad, screened
Governing section
Sec. 24-5405.A

Summary

Henrico County Chapter 24 (Sec. 24-5405.A) requires fences and walls to be built of durable all-weather materials such as masonry, stone, wrought iron, welded steel, electroplated aluminum, pressure-treated or rot-resistant lumber, wood- or masonry-look composites, or vinyl. Chain-link near residences must be vinyl-clad and screened with landscaping.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Henrico County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Fences and walls must be constructed of durable all-weather materials, such as masonry, stone, wrought iron, welded steel, electroplated aluminum, pressure-treated or rot-resistant lumber, composite materials designed to appear as wood or masonry, vinyl, or similar customary fencing materials.

Full Breakdown

Under Sec. 24-5405.A, permitted fence and wall materials must be durable all-weather materials, listing masonry, stone, wrought iron, welded steel, electroplated aluminum, pressure-treated or rot-resistant lumber, composite materials designed to appear as wood or masonry, vinyl, or similar customary fencing materials. Chain-link is allowed, but outside the C-1, A-1, and M-3 districts and away from single-family or two-family dwellings and school athletic fields, chain-link fences must be vinyl-clad and supplemented with landscaped screening along the outward-facing side. At ordinary single-family homes, standard chain-link is permitted.

Violations & Fines

A fence built of non-durable or non-conforming material may be cited as a Chapter 24 zoning violation, a misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,000 and escalating fines for continued noncompliance (Sec. 24-7602).

Frequently Asked Questions

What fence materials are allowed in Henrico County?
Durable all-weather materials such as masonry, stone, wrought iron, welded steel, aluminum, pressure-treated or rot-resistant wood, wood- or masonry-look composites, and vinyl are permitted under Sec. 24-5405.A.
Can I install a chain-link fence in Henrico County?
Yes at single-family or two-family homes. Elsewhere, chain-link fences must be vinyl-clad and supplemented with landscaped screening on the outward-facing side (Sec. 24-5405.A.2).

Sources & Official References

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