Woodbury prohibits barbed wire fences in platted areas. Permitted fencing must present its finished side to the neighbor and be properly maintained. Chain-link and non-opaque fencing up to 10 feet is specifically allowed to enclose recreational facilities such as sport courts.
Woodbury's Fence Ordinance Summary restricts certain fence materials, primarily on safety grounds. Barbed wire fences are not permitted in platted areas, which covers the city's subdivided residential and most developed parcels. The summary does not list a broad menu of approved residential materials, but it does call out chain-link and non-opaque fencing in one context: a chain-link or non-opaque fence not exceeding 10 feet in height is allowed to enclose a recreational facility containing concrete, asphalt or similar material, subject to setbacks of 5 feet from the side and 10 feet from the rear property lines and placement behind the principal structure (City Code Sec. 24-281). For ordinary residential fences, the material itself is less regulated than how it is installed and maintained: the finished side must face the adjoining property, and every fence must be properly maintained with respect to appearance and safety. The summary as published does not separately address electric fencing, so owners considering barbed wire, electric or other security-type fencing should confirm directly with Woodbury's Planning/Community Development staff before installing, since the barbed-wire prohibition signals the city's general intent to keep hazardous fencing out of platted neighborhoods.
Installing barbed wire in a platted area, or fencing that is unsafe or poorly maintained, can require removal or replacement; confirm any unusual material with city staff first.
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