New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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21.6.N.1 General Fence Requirements

Unless otherwise restricted by Paragraphs 2 and 3 below, all fences and walls are subject to the following regulations.

a.  Unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Ordinance, a fence or wall may be located in any yard but may not exceed eight (8) feet in height, except within national historic districts, where a fence or wall may not exceed seven (7) feet in height. Fences in front yards shall be open fences.

b.  Unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Ordinance, a fence or wall may be erected along a boundary between a residential, commercial, or mixed use district and an industrial district to a height not exceeding ten (10) feet.

c.  The height of fences or walls along common property lines in required side or rear yards shall be measured from grade. When grade differs between abutting properties, the height of the fence or wall shall be measured from the highest grade at the property line on either side of the property. In no case shall the total fence height exceed ten (10) feet. A building permit is required for all fences and walls exceeding eight (8) feet in height, except within national historic districts, where a building permit is required for all fences and walls exceeding seven (7) feet in height. (See Figure 21-4: Fences with Grade Differential)

FIGURE 21-4: FENCES WITH GRADE DIFFERENTIAL

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Oct. 09, 2015, Zoning Docket 053-15, Ord. 26,605 MCS