Fences and walls 6 feet or less in residential zones are exempt from land use permits. A building permit is not required for fences 7 feet or less in height. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit. Masonry walls may require a building permit regardless of height.
SMC Title 16 exempts fences and walls of 6 feet or less from land use permits in residential zones. The building code does not require a permit for fences 7 feet or less in height, but fences over 7 feet require a building permit from the Building and Life Safety Division. Masonry walls may require a building permit regardless of height due to structural requirements. All fences must comply with zoning setback requirements and visibility triangle regulations at intersections.
Building a fence over 7 feet without a permit: stop-work order and requirement to obtain a permit. Non-compliant fences: code enforcement action.
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