Anne Arundel County, MD Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Barbed-wire or electrified fences are allowed in RA, RLD, R1, and R2 districts if used in connection with farming.

(2)   Barbed-wire, razor wire, or other such security wire is allowed between two chain link fences or along the top of a chain link or other non- barbed-wire fence, provided all fences are at least six feet in height, to prevent access to a recreational vehicle or watercraft storage facility owned by a community association, provided the storage facility, including the fence, is:

(i)   located on property that is owned by the community association and is shown as community recreation area or open space on the subdivision plat;

(ii)   operated by the community association for use by, and limited to, the subdivision residents; and

(iii)   set back at least 50 feet from all property lines that abut a residential lot.

(3)   Electrified fences are allowed in W1, W2, and W3 districts provided the electrified fence is at least fix feet in height and is completely surrounded by a non-electrified fence or wall that is at least six feet in height.

(b)   Above a chain link or other fence. Up to six strands of barbed wire are allowed along the top of a chain link or other non-barbed-wire fence that is at least six feet in height:

(1)   in a nonresidential zone to secure a warehouse or other storage area; or

(2)   to prevent access to a potentially dangerous use, such as a public