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Kenton County, KY Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit required
zoning permit for fences
Fee
$25 flat under § 150.32(A)(7)
Height/setback rules
set by separate zoning ordinance
Fee refunds
non-refundable once issued
Early-start penalty
fees doubled under § 150.31
General penalty
up to $500 fine, 90 days jail

Summary

Unincorporated Kenton County requires a zoning permit before installing a fence, with a flat $25 fee set by the Fiscal Court's § 150.32 building and zoning fee schedule. This general code chapter does not set a maximum fence height; height and placement standards fall under the separate zoning ordinance.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Kenton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The Kenton County Fiscal Court hereby establishes the following schedule of fees for zoning permits, building permits, sign permits, move and set permits, Board of Adjustment hearings, applications for amendment to the county's zoning ordinance, and certificates of occupancy. (A) Zoning permit applications. ... (7) Fences $25

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Full Breakdown

32 lists Kenton County's building and zoning fee schedule, adopted by the Fiscal Court to cover zoning permits, building permits, sign permits, move and set permits, Board of Adjustment hearings, zoning amendment applications, and certificates of occupancy across the unincorporated county. Under subsection (A), Zoning permit applications, item (7) sets the fee for fences at a flat $25, listed among the other minor zoning permit categories such as accessory structures at (A)(5) and above-ground pools at (A)(6). That placement means a fence in unincorporated Kenton County is treated as a zoning permit item rather than a building permit item, so it does not carry the square-footage or valuation-based fee formulas used for new construction and additions in the same section.

083 home rule authority, not part of this general code chapter. 32(A)(7) and confirm height and placement rules with the area planning commission before installation.

Violations & Fines

Installing a fence without the required zoning permit falls under the general misdemeanor penalty in § 150.99(A): a fine of up to $500, imprisonment of up to 90 days, or both, with each day the violation continues counted as a separate offense. Fees for work begun before the permit issues are doubled under § 150.31, and once issued, the $25 fee is not refundable under § 150.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to build a fence in unincorporated Kenton County?
Yes. Section 150.32(A)(7) of the county's building and zoning fee schedule lists fences as a zoning permit item requiring a flat $25 fee before installation.
How tall can a fence be in unincorporated Kenton County?
This general code chapter does not set a fence height limit; § 150.32(A)(7) only sets the $25 zoning permit fee. Height and placement standards come from the separate zoning ordinance administered by the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission.
Is the Kenton County fence permit fee refundable if I cancel my project?
No. Section 150.30 makes any fee required under this subchapter, including the $25 fence permit fee, non-refundable once the county has issued the permit.
What is the penalty for installing a fence without a permit in Kenton County?
Section 150.99(A)'s general misdemeanor penalty applies: a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both, and each day the unpermitted fence remains is treated as a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

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