Fences and walls in Jackson

Less than 1 acre | 3 ft. (1,2,3)

1 acre or more | 3 ft. (2,5)

Open fences up to a maximum of four feet in height may be allowed in front and street side setbacks if the City Engineer finds that the fence will not adversely affect a front or street side setback traffic safety visibility area.

Fences up to a maximum of six feet in height may be allowed in street side setbacks if the fence is located outside the traffic safety visibility area.

Fences up to a maximum of six feet in height may be allowed in front and street side setbacks on residential properties that face commercial or industrial properties if the City Engineer finds that the fence will not adversely affect a front or street side setback traffic visibility area.

On parcels of one acre or larger, fences up to a maximum of six feet in height may be allowed in front and street side setbacks if the City Engineer finds that the fence will not adversely affect a front or street side traffic safety visibility area;

Less than 1 acre | 3 ft.

An open agricultural fence shall be allowed to a maximum height of eight feet in the side and rear setbacks and outside the required front and street side setback areas for property located in the RS district, provided that the City Planner first determines that the fence is essential to a legitimate agricultural operation or animal keeping on the site.

Fences require Zoning Clearance in compliance with Chapter 17.72 (Zoning Clearance) in all zoning districts except where exempted from this requirement by following subsection B.

Fences within the residential zoning districts are exempt, provided that they comply with the height limits in following subsection C.

Walls and retaining walls less than 48 inches in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.