When homeowners consider a new fence installation in Columbus Ohio a common question is “How high can I build a fence on my property?”.
The answer depends on where you would like to build your fence. Also, you will get one answer in the City of Columbus and different answers in the surrounding cities and counties.
Beyond rules imposed by the relevant zoning code you may also have to comply with rules imposed by your HOA.
City of Columbus
Front Yard Fence
In general. the vision clearance requirements in the Columbus zoning code restrict the height of fences to 30 inches in front yards.
Privacy Fence
You can build a privacy fence 6 feet or less in height without a permit. If you want to build a privacy fence taller than 6 feet your plan will be reviewed for compliance with Zoning Code before the building permit will be issued. You will not be able to build a privacy fence over six feet tall in the set back or required side yard for your house.
Franklin County
The Franklin County Zoning Resolution governs fence construction in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Front Yard Fence
In Franklin County no fence between a street and your home can be taller than 42 inches.
Privacy Fence
In Franklin County privacy fences cannot exceed six feet in height.
Communities governed by Franklin County zoning rules includes:
- Galloway
- Amlin
- Blacklick
Canal Winchester
Front Yard Fence
In Canal Winchester front yard fences shall not exceed three feet in height.
Privacy Fence
In Canal Winchester a privacy fence in your rear yard shall not exceed six feet in height.
Dublin
Front Yard Fence
In Dublin a front yard fence cannot exceed four feet in height.
Privacy Fence
In Dublin a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed four feet in height.
Gahanna
Front Yard Fence
In Gahanna a fence in your front yard must be a decorative open style fence and cannot exceed 42 inches in height.
Privacy Fence
In Gahanna a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed six feet in height.
Grove City
Front Yard Fence
In Grove City no fence shall be built between your home’s setback line and the street right-of-line with the following exception:
- On corner lots and interior lots a decorative split rail fence (with no more than boards) can be built parallel to the lot’s side yard and cannot exceed 42 inches in height.
Privacy Fence
In Grove City a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed six feet in height.
Hilliard
Front Yard Fence
In Hilliard fences are not allowed in front yards. Only shrubbery and hedges are allowed and cannot exceed three feet in height.
Privacy Fence
In Hilliard a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed six feet in height.
New Albany
Front Yard Fence
In New Albany a front yard fence cannot exceed 54 inches in height.
Privacy Fence
In New Albany a privacy fence cannot exceed 72 inches in height.
Pataskala
Front Yard Fence
In Pataskala a front yard fence cannot exceed 48 inches in height.
Privacy Fence
In Pataskala a privacy fence in your year yard cannot exceed 72 inches in height.
Pickerington
Front Yard Fence
In Pickerington fences are only allowed in rear and side yards so a fence in your front yard is not an option.
Privacy Fence
In Pickerington a privacy fence in your rear yard is limited to a maximum of six feet in height.
Powell
Front Yard Fence
In Powell a fence in your front yard cannot exceed two and one-half feet.
Privacy Fence
In Powell a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed five feet.
Reynoldsburg
Front Yard Fence
In Reynoldsburg a front yard fence shall be no higher than four feet.
Privacy Fence
In Reynoldsburg a privacy fence in your rear yard shall be no higher than six feet.
Upper Arlington
Front Yard Fence
In Upper Arlington a front yard fence cannot exceed 42 inches in height.
Privacy Fence
In Upper Arlington a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed six feet in height, unless completely located within the buildable area of the property.
Westerville
Front Yard Fence
In Westerville a fence in your front yard cannot exceed 30 inches in height.
Privacy Fence
In Westerville a privacy fence in your rear yard cannot exceed 6 feet in height.
Check with your fence company before repairing or replacing a fence for their experience in each of these jurisdictions. If you are not sure just send in an estimate request and your fence contractor will help you figure out the allowed height for your fence.