Most residential fences in Bend need no building permit if they stay within standard heights, but a permit is required for any fence over 7 feet, for concrete/CMU block fences over 4 feet, and for retaining walls over 4 feet or carrying a structural load (BDC 3.2.500).
Under the City of Bend's fence permitting guidance for Bend Development Code 3.2.500, a building permit is required when a fence is over 7 feet in height. Block fences are stricter: a cinderblock or concrete masonry unit (CMU) fence needs a permit once it is over 4 feet tall, because of the engineering involved. Retaining walls require a building permit if they are greater than 4 feet in height (with a maximum height of 6 feet) or if they support an additional load from a building or other structure. Even when no building permit is required, a fence must still meet the development-code height limits for its location (3.5 feet in the front setback, 6 feet in side/rear setbacks, 8 feet outside setbacks) and the clear-vision rules near intersections, driveways, and alleys. Fences may generally be placed on the property line. Property owners should confirm current requirements and apply through the City of Bend's Development Services / permitting before building.
Building a fence or retaining wall that exceeds the permit thresholds (over 7 feet for a standard fence, over 4 feet for block fences or retaining walls) without obtaining the required building permit is a code violation, as is building a fence that exceeds the allowed height for its location. The City can require the owner to obtain a permit, modify, or remove non-compliant work.
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