Fence Regulations in North Dakota (2026)
5 rules on the books across North Dakota, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Height Limits
Maximum fence heights for front, side, and back yards, including privacy fences, corner-lot visibility rules, and how height is measured on slopes and retaining walls.
Fargo
Some RestrictionsFargo caps residential fences at 3 feet in front yards and 6.5 to 8.5 feet in rear yards, scaled by setback and lot…
Read full rule →Grand Forks
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Grand Forks, a fence, wall or hedge can stand seven feet tall in the side or rear yard but only thirty…
Read full rule →Fence Permit Requirements
Whether you need a building permit to install or replace a fence, and what the permit process and fees look like.
Neighbor Fence Rules
Rules about shared boundary fences, including who pays for construction and maintenance, and which side faces the neighbor.
Material Restrictions
Specific materials that are prohibited for fencing, such as barbed wire, razor wire, or electric fencing in residential zones.