Meridian, ID Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Meridian City Code § 11-3A-7(B)(1) bars installing or keeping a fence without first obtaining a fence permit, except a fence installed in conjunction with a building permit for a principal use, which does not require a separate fence permit. This zoning fence permit is distinct from a building permit: the city's IRC amendment at § 10-1-3(D) exempts fences under six feet from needing a building permit, but that carve-out only waives the building permit, not the zoning fence permit required under 11-3A-7. Permits and the accompanying height, material, and setback standards are administered by the Community Development Department.