Tacoma treats fence placement on private property as a civil matter and does not intervene in disputes between neighbors. Washington State's partition fence law (RCW 16.60) addresses shared boundary fences. Property surveys are recommended.
The City of Tacoma considers fence locations on private property to be a private civil matter and does not mediate disputes. Washington's partition fence law (RCW 16.60) governs shared boundary fence responsibilities. Property owners may build fences on their property without neighbor consent. Surveys are recommended to confirm property lines before construction.
The city enforces only zoning height and material requirements. Property line and cost-sharing disputes are civil matters for the courts.
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