Springdale, AR Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed materials
- Chain link, wood, vinyl, wrought iron
- Banned materials
- Plywood, pallets, chicken wire, concertina wire
- Fence posts
- Must face own lot
- Governing section
- Zoning Ordinance § 2.3
Summary
Springdale requires residential fences to use recognized materials like chain link, wood, vinyl, or wrought iron, and expressly bans plywood, scrap lumber, pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire, and fiberglass panels.
Fences must be built with recognized fencing materials such as chain link fencing with plastic or metal slates, standard fence wood, vinyl, or metal such as wrought iron. Materials not allowed for fences include plywood, scrap lumber, wood pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire, or fiberglass panels. Fence posts and supports must be installed on the side of the fence that faces the lot.
2.4Multiple principal structures on one lot. In any district, more than one structure housing a permitted principal use may be erected on a single lot, provided that yard and other requirements of this chapter shall be met for each structure as follows:A.Single-family detached dwellings. Each dwelling shall be treated as though it is located on an individually platted lot, and each lot shall meet all the requirements of the zoning district in which the lot is located.B.Multi-family dwellings.1.To promote the public safety, convenience and general welfare, the minimum distance (in feet) between roof overhangs of adjacent buildings is as follows:
Front Rear Side with openings Side without openings Front 40 35 30 20 Rear 35 40 30 20 Side with openings 30 30 16 14 Side without openings 20 20 14 12
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).
Full Breakdown
Under Zoning Ordinance § 2.3, fences on residential lots in Springdale must be built with recognized fencing materials such as chain link with plastic or metal slats, standard fence wood, vinyl, or metal like wrought iron. The section expressly bars plywood, scrap lumber, wood pallets, chicken wire, corrugated steel, concertina wire, and fiberglass panels as fence materials. It also requires that fence posts and supports be installed on the side of the fence facing the property's own lot, not the neighbor's.
Violations & Fines
A fence built from a prohibited material or with posts facing the wrong side is a zoning violation under this chapter, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, or up to $500 per day if it continues (Article 10).
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