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Fence Regulations
General:
1. Fences meeting height and location regulations do not require a permit.
2. Fences must be within property boundaries, but no setback is required.
3. The City of Orono does not require fences around swimming pools; however, property
owners are advised to check with their insurance company.
4. The City of Orono does not regulate fencing materials or visual appearance of fences.
Fence Height/Location Standards
Location Maximum Fence Hei�ht
Standard:
Front Yard 3 '/a'
Side Yard 6'
Rear Yard ' 6'
Lakeshore Lot:
Lake Yard 3 '/z' Ahead of "average lakeshore setback
line", except no fence is allowed
within 75' of the shoreline
Side Yard 6' Behind "average lakeshore setback
line"
Street Yard 3 'h' (6' along County & MSA Funded
Roads)
Corner Lot:
30' Sight Triangle 3'
Front Yard 3 lh'
Side Street Yard 3 'h'
Side Yard 6'
Rear Yard 6'
If you have further questions regarding fences, please contact the Building and Zoning
Department at 473-7357.