Renton requires a building permit for fences over 6 feet and retaining walls over 4 feet under RMC 4-5-060 and 4-4-040; standard residential fences up to 6 feet need no permit.
Renton Municipal Code 4-4-040 governs fence location and height, while RMC 4-5-060 adopts the International Residential Code and International Building Code for permitting. Standard residential fences up to six feet tall do not require a separate fence permit, provided they comply with the height and setback rules. A building permit is required for: fences taller than six feet measured from the lowest adjacent ground; retaining walls taller than four feet from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall; retaining walls supporting a surcharge such as a driveway or structure; swimming pool barrier fences, which are inspected as part of the pool permit; and electric or security fences in permitted non-residential zones. Applications are submitted to the Renton Community and Economic Development Department. Utility locates (call 811) are required before digging post holes, and property owners should verify property lines to avoid encroachment.
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