Arlington County Fence Code

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Arlington county fence code.

08 01 adopted january 26 2008 amended ch. Local virginia fence ordinances. Not all code chapters are current. That the zoning chapter of the code of the city of arlington texas 1987 is hereby amended through the amendment of section 2 200 definitions of article ii interpretations and definitions so that hereafter said section shall include.

Many services are available online. Fences not adjacent to sidewalks and streets can be 7 feet while those near those public right of ways must not exceed 4 feet tall a public right of way is simply land that is reserved for public use often for transportation. Adjoining landowners are obligated to build and maintain at joint and equal expense a division fence between their lands unless one landowner decides to let their land lie open or. In arlington county permits are also required for many fences.

The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service. Search the county code. 57 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Virginia code sections 55 317 55 318 and 55 319.

Generally arlington county does not stipulate which side of a fence is exposed to neighbors or public rights of way. Sharp unfinished or cut prongs or links of open mesh type fences shall not be allowed on any fence at a. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of arlington texas. 23 1989 was repealed by ord.

The code provisions contained herein are not the official code of the city of arlington texas. Former 316 which pertained to the arlington county building code board of appeals derived from legislation of sept. The following codes and ordinances regulate new construction renovations and maintenance of property and structures in arlington. Arlington county code barbed wire and electrically charged fences.

You are urged to verify the current status and wording or content of any code provision or graphics contained herein against the official code of the city of arlington texas before relying on any provision. This copy of the code of the city of arlington texas is provided solely for convenience. For a true copy of the code contact the county board clerk or call 703 228 3130. Barbed wire shall not be allowed on any fence or wall at a height of less than six 6 feet.