Washoe County, NV Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Specialty court fence height
- Max 10 feet
- Court fence setback
- 5 feet from side/rear line
- Specialty fence type
- Non-solid, see-through
- Entry gate/columns bonus
- Up to 18 inches taller
- Code section
- WCC 110.406.50(c)-(d)
Summary
Unincorporated Washoe County permits standard wood, block and metal fences to code height, plus non-solid see-through specialty fences up to 10 feet for recreational courts, and entry gates/columns that exceed the fence height by up to 18 inches.
A specialty fence shall only be for the purposes of enclosing a tennis court, racquetball court, basketball court or other court-type recreational activity... The fence may not be greater than ten (10) feet in height... The fence shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to the side or rear property lines.
Full Breakdown
Washoe County Development Code Section 110.406.50(c) permits specialty fences in all regulatory zones for enclosing tennis, racquetball, basketball or other court-type recreational activity (and for exotic animals with an Exotic Animal Board permit). The court must be to the side or rear of the main structure, the fence may not exceed ten (10) feet in height, must be non-solid and see-through, blend with the background, be non-reflective, and sit at least five (5) feet from side or rear property lines. Section 110.406.50(d) allows an entry gate and entry columns in all zones to exceed the adjacent fence height by a maximum of eighteen (18) inches, with lighting fixtures permitted on top of the column above that limit.
Violations & Fines
Specialty fences or entry features exceeding these material and height allowances are Development Code violations subject to county enforcement and corrective permitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a tall fence around a tennis court?
Can entry columns be taller than my fence?
Sources & Official References
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