Rogers, AR Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements (2026)

Rogers keeps fence permitting relatively light. According to the city's Community Development office, the City does not currently require fence permits for standard residential fences. A building permit is triggered only in specific situations: when a fence is over 7 feet tall and/or has concrete footings. That permit review is administered under the city's adopted construction codes, which include the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. III (Residential, based on the IRC). Separately, retaining walls over 4 feet tall require a building permit, so a fence built on top of or combined with a tall retaining wall may need review for the wall even if the fence itself does not. The city also flags two situations that require a conversation before construction: fencing proposed within a utility or drainage easement should be discussed with Community Development staff, because the city or utilities may need access and could require removal later; and fencing cannot be located within a 3-foot radius of fire hydrants for emergency access. For permit questions, the city directs residents to Risk Reduction at 479-621-1100 or Community Development at 479-621-1186. Because the recodified Code of Ordinances (Ordinance 26-51, adopted May 12, 2026) reorganized development standards into Chapter 14, owners should confirm current requirements before relying on older guidance.