Pierce County zoning does not prohibit specific fence materials for typical residential fences. Barbed wire and other security devices are allowed and counted toward the 6-foot height limit. Sight-distance rules at corners and driveways govern placement more than material type.
PCC 18A.15.040.B.2.d regulates fences by height and setback, not by a list of banned materials. It expressly contemplates security devices such as barbed wire, treating them as part of the fence height rather than banning them. Security fencing up to 8 feet is permitted only for Utility, Industrial, or Agricultural Uses. All fences, whatever the material, must still meet Title 17B PCC sight-distance requirements. Incorporated cities may restrict materials such as barbed wire in residential zones, so check the local municipal code.
Because materials are largely unrestricted at the county level, most enforcement arises from height, permit, or sight-distance violations rather than material choice. City limits on barbed wire may apply inside incorporated areas.
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