Most residential fences in Gresham do not require a building permit if they meet standard height limits. Fences on or near property lines should verify placement with a survey.
Standard residential fences within height limits (3.5 feet front, 6 feet side/rear) generally do not require a building permit in Gresham. Retaining walls over 4 feet, masonry walls, and fences exceeding standard heights do require permits. Property owners should verify the exact property line before building, as fencing can be placed on the property line. The city recommends a property survey to avoid disputes. Fences in public right-of-way are not permitted.
Fences requiring permits that are built without them must be retroactively permitted or removed.
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