Little Rock follows Arkansas state law on boundary fences. Property owners may build fences on their own property without neighbor consent, but fences must not encroach on neighboring property. Disputes are typically resolved through civil court.
Arkansas is not a mandatory fence-sharing state. Property owners in Little Rock may build fences on their own property line without requiring neighbor consent, as long as the fence is entirely on their property. The finished side should face outward. If a fence is built on a shared property line, both parties may share maintenance responsibility. Boundary disputes should be resolved through surveys and, if necessary, civil court. The city does not mediate private fence disputes.
Encroachment on neighbor's property is a civil matter. The city will enforce code violations such as height limits and material restrictions.
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