Wicomico County, Maryland

 

Fence Requirements

 

•      Fences are allowed by the Wicomico County Zoning Chapter; we do not enforce private deed restrictions or covenants.

•      Fences are limited in height to eight (8) feet (additional height requires approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals).

•      Fences may be placed on side and rear property lines  -  no setbacks required (we suggest a one (1) foot setback for maintenance purposes).

•      Fences must be setback five (5) feet from the property line adjacent to any street.

•      Fences may not be higher than feet when placed on a corner lot at the intersection of two (2) streets; this area is a triangle formed by measuring back from the intersecting point of the two (2) streets for a distance of twenty five (25) feet and then connecting these two (2) points at their base.

•      Violations of these fence requirements are enforced by the Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning at 410-548-4860.

•      Wicomico County does not require a permit for fences.

 

 

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