Wilmington, DE Fence Regulations: Retaining Walls (2026)

Same—Certain steps, retaining walls, fences and railings. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any step or retaining wall which is less than one foot high above the ground or to any fence or railing which is less than one-fourth solid and less than four feet above the ground.(f)Corner lots. In the case of a corner lot, the building setback line along the side street shall be determined by the side yard requirements on a corner lot as established by section 48-156.(g)Fire escapes. No fire escape shall be permitted to be located on, along, or attached to any side of any building or structure that faces the right-of-way along any street line; provided, that a fire escape may be so located and face the right-of-way along a street line if such placement has been determined to be necessary for use by the occupants of the building or structure in an emergency and has been specifically approved for the same by the commissioner of licenses and inspections. (Code 1968, § 48-17; Ord. No. 92-028, § 1, 6-4-92)