Lane County, OR Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited materials
- None broadly banned
- Livestock wire fence
- Up to 7 ft allowed
- Excluded from 7 ft rule
- Cyclone / chain-link
- Standard screen cap
- 3.5 ft in setback
- City rules
- May restrict materials
Summary
Lane County code does not ban specific fence materials, but it singles out livestock wire fencing (excluding cyclone or chain-link) for a taller 7-foot allowance in setbacks. All materials must still meet Visual Clear Zone and placement rules.
Wire fencing such as that used for livestock, excluding "cyclone" or chain-link fencing, of up to seven (7) feet in height and which complies with Visual Clear Zone requirements in LC 15.200.070C may be established within the setback area.
Full Breakdown
Unincorporated Lane County has no broad list of prohibited fence materials, so wood, vinyl, metal, chain-link and wire are generally allowed. The code does distinguish materials for height: ordinary screening fences in a setback are capped at 3.5 feet, but wire fencing of the type used for livestock, specifically excluding cyclone or chain-link fencing, may be up to 7 feet if it complies with the Visual Clear Zone. Any material used as visual screening taller than 3.5 feet in a setback requires an engineer's certification. Cities may impose their own material limits (for example, barbed wire restrictions), so verify locally.
Violations & Fines
Materials that violate the Visual Clear Zone or exceed allowed height in setbacks are subject to correction and Lane Code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are any fence materials banned in Lane County?
Can I use chain-link at 7 feet?
Sources & Official References
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