Greene County, MO Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- No permit needed
- fences 4 feet or under, any yard
- No permit, rear/side yards
- fences up to 8 feet
- Conditional Use Permit required
- fences over 8 ft, up to 10 ft
- CUP approving body
- Board of Zoning Adjustment
- Violation penalty
- misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000/day
Summary
Fences up to 4 feet need no permit anywhere on the lot; up to 8 feet is allowed in side and rear yards. Anything over 8 feet, up to 10 feet, requires a Conditional Use Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Fences exceeding eight (8) feet but not greater than ten (10) feet in height in any yards in any district shall only be permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Article XXVI, Section 8 Conditional Uses and Special Exceptions.
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Full Breakdown
In unincorporated Greene County, fence height governs whether a permit is needed. Under Article IV, Section 18(B)(4), fences up to 4 feet are allowed in any yard without review. Fences up to 8 feet are permitted in required rear and side yards, and in unplatted agricultural districts in any yard. Fences taller than 8 feet but no more than 10 feet require a Conditional Use Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Article XXVI, Section 8. Corner lots carry an added sight-triangle restriction near the rear side line. These rules apply only outside Springfield, Republic, Willard, Nixa, Strafford, and Ash Grove, which enforce their own codes.
Violations & Fines
Building a fence over 8 feet without the required Conditional Use Permit is a misdemeanor under Article XXV, Section 5, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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