Topeka, KS Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person to place any barbed wire or any other sharp iron points on any railing, banister, poles or posts in or adjacent to any of the streets, avenues, alleys or sidewalks of the City, or to place any such barbed wire or sharp iron points on any railing or banister surrounding any window, area or stairway on or along any sidewalk in the City. Every day that any person shall fail, refuse or neglect to take down and remove the barbed wire or sharp iron points, after receiving notice from the City to do so, shall be a distinct and separate offense.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the use of barbed wire fence above or below a chainlink fence six feet or more in height, but any barbed wire used below such fence must not be higher than four inches above the ground. No such barbed wire shall be used on such fence unless and until the applicant therefor has executed an agreement with the City to hold the City harmless for all liability, damages, costs and expenses of every kind for the payment of which the City may become liable to any person by reason of the construction and use of such barbed wire. (Code 1981 § 40-32. Code 1995 § 130-7.)