Be it ordained by the city council of the city of arlington texas.
Arlington va fence code.
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.
The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service.
The zoning division does not enforce property lines.
The following codes and ordinances regulate new construction renovations and maintenance of property and structures in arlington.
Virginia maintenance code building code condition of private property copp ordinance.
A fence or wall along the rear lot line or along a side lot line to the rear of the required setback line may be erected to a height not exceeding seven 7 feet.
The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service.
Many services are available online.
Note about fence placement disputes.
Setbacks the distance by which a building must be set back from the lines of front side and rear lots as well as from the street determine the placement of a building on a lot.
Many services are available online.
Local virginia fence ordinances.
Virginia code sections 55 317 55 318 and 55 319.
Not all code chapters are current.
You should work with a virginia licensed land surveyor to verify them.
The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service.
A fence to an apartment complex that has more than 20 damage to any eight foot section is a violation as well as a fence that is leaning more than 15 degrees at any one point.
Provided further that in side and rear yards of corner lots fences up to six 6 feet in height may be erected in the required setback in order to permit.
Code enforcement enforces three codes to preserve the quality and value of property in arlington.
For a true copy of the code contact the county board clerk or call 703 228 3130.
Search the county code.
Statutes and case law.
Generally arlington county does not stipulate which side of a fence is exposed to neighbors or public rights of way.
Fancher v fagella 274 va.