fence height regulation
Rules setting how tall fences can be in yards and along streets.
Watch for how the city explains the new fence rules to residents and how enforcement handles existing fences.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two Rivers now has a clearer rule: side- and rear-yard fences can’t be taller than 6 feet, period. Council removed the old “within four feet of a lot line” wording and passed it 8-0 after a public hearing with no speakers.
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passed 8-0 City Council · Feb 2, 2026 26-017 Public Hearing for an Ordinance to Amend Section 10-1-15 I (3)(c) of the Municipal Code to Regulate the Height of Fences
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance as recommended by the Plan Commission
Shannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
passed 7-0 Plan Commission · Jan 12, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 10-1-15 I (3)(c) to regulate the height of fences.
Motion to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment.
Kyle Kordell YesRick Inman YesKay Koach YesKristin Lee YesMatt Heckenlaible YesPat Klein YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
passed 9-0 City Council · Dec 1, 2025 25-229 Public Hearing for an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Section 10-1-15 I (3), entitled “Height and Area Exceptions” to regulate fence setbacks in the front yard
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance
Doug Brandt YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby Yes -
passed 7-0 Plan Commission · Nov 10, 2025 Review of the proposed ordinance to amend Municipal Code Section 10-1-15 I (3), entitled “Height and Area Exceptions” to regulate fence setbacks in the front, side, and rear yard areas.
Motion made to recommend approval of the ordinance to the City Council.
Kristin Lee YesKyle Kordell YesRick Inman YesKay Koach YesMatt Heckenlaible YesPat Klein YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
passed 6-0 Plan Commission · Oct 13, 2025 Review of the proposed ordinance to amend Municipal Code Section 10-1-15 I (3), entitled “Height and Area Exceptions” to regulate fence setbacks in the front yard.
Motion made to recommend approval of the ordinance to the City Council.
Kyle Kordell YesRick Inman YesKay Koach YesMatt Heckenlaible YesPat Klein YesAdam Wachowski Yes
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Commissioners discussed concerns about fences built close to sidewalks limiting visibility when drivers back out of driveways.
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Commissioners noted the code did not require a front-yard fence setback except in specific vision-clearance areas (such as corner lots).
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Commissioners expressed interest in requiring new fences to be set back about 3 feet from sidewalks.
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Plan Commission recommended an ordinance change requiring front-yard fences to be set back at least 36 inches from the lot line, with existing fences allowed to remain under a grandfather clause; vote 6-0.
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Plan Commission discussion noted the code was unclear and flagged that side- and rear-yard fence setbacks were not spelled out, with expectation of another amendment the following month.
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Plan Commission recommended approval of a revised ordinance expanding fence setback rules to front, side, and rear yards; vote 7-0.
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Staff paused an earlier approval track to make additional changes before bringing forward the revised version.
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City Council passed an ordinance setting a 36-inch setback requirement for fences located in front yards; vote 9-0.
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A public hearing was held on the front-yard fence setback ordinance; the minutes did not describe any public testimony.
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Plan Commission recommended a wording change to the fence-height rule to remove “within four feet of a lot line,” making the rule that side- and rear-yard fences have a maximum height of six feet; vote 7-0.
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The Plan Commission action was recorded as referred after the 7-0 vote.
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City Council adopted Ordinance 26-017 removing the “within four feet of a lot line” phrase, with stated intent that rear- and side-yard fences not exceed six feet; vote 8-0.
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A public hearing was held on Ordinance 26-017; three calls were made for public input and no one spoke.
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