Arlington County Fence Code

In arlington county permits are also required for many fences.

Arlington county fence code.

For a true copy of the code contact the county board clerk or call 703 228 3130. Local virginia fence ordinances. 57 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Arlington county code erosion and sediment control code updated 6 2014 arlington county code chapter 57 erosion and sediment control editor s note.

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. Virginia code sections 55 317 55 318 and 55 319. Barbed wire shall not be allowed on any fence or wall at a height of less than six 6 feet. Sharp unfinished or cut prongs or links of open mesh type fences shall not be allowed on any fence at a.

The following codes and ordinances regulate new construction renovations and maintenance of property and structures in arlington. The historical affairs and landmark review board however may dictate otherwise for properties that are registered as historic or located within a local historic district lhd. Many services are available online. 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.

Arlington county code barbed wire and electrically charged fences. Fancher v fagella 274 va. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of arlington texas. Search the county code.

The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service. Statutes and case law. 23 1989 was repealed by ord. 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.

The code provisions contained herein are not the official code of the city of arlington texas. 08 01 adopted january 26 2008 amended ch. 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. Generally arlington county does not stipulate which side of a fence is exposed to neighbors or public rights of way.