I recently call city hall to find out if I could put a privacy fence up on my property. They said only it was 25 feet setback from the front property line. I told them that there was several houses on my avenue that was not setback 25 feet. She said it was a code violation.
So important note to those with privacy fence less than 25 feet from sidewalk. Code Enforcement will soon visit you!

By ce

As it should be.

We can put up a fence closer to the sidewalk than that. A three foot fence that is appropriate in a neighborhood. We don't want people walling off the front of their house like a guarded compound. A privacy fence should start at the side of a house and enclose the back yard. One of the best parts of this neighborhood(and the reason some of us bought here) is the differing styles of the houses. I hate to think how it would be if some of the houses were blocked off.

By Bill H.

Fence Setback Restrictions!

fence restriction say a 6' fence must be 25' from front property line not at the start of the house . get out your measuring tape and measure some of them!

By ce

4 foot fences are ok

Not to confuse the issue or anything but I believe that a 6 foot fence must be 25 feet from the front property line. A fence up to 4 feet in height is acceptable within the first 25 feet.