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Fences
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build my fence on my property line?
A fence may be located up to, but not over, your property line(s), subject to the siting and height requirements listed above.
Category: Fences
How do I find my property lines?
First, obtain a copy of your property's legal description (if you don't have a copy, you may be able to get this from the Lane County Assessor's office located in the Lane County Courthouse), or copy of the plat map for your subdivision. Using this information, try to locate your property pins - iron rods inserted into the ground in each corner of your property (you may need to use a metal detector to find them). Stringing a line (or laying a garden hose) between those pins will give you a fairly accurate idea of where your property lines are.
The City of Cottage Grove Engineering Department may be able to provide you with additional information about your property, location of utilities, etc. The Engineering Department can be contacted at (541) 942-3349, and is located in the basement of City Hall at 400 E. Main Street. You may also want to hire a surveyor to reestablish your property corners and property lines for you.
Category: Fences
What height fence can I build?
You may fence in your entire yard. Fences do not require building permits, but do have siting and height requirements, including:
- No fence may be higher than 7 feet without approval through a variance, master planned development, or site design review. Constructing any fence over 7 feet high requires a building permit.
- Fences cannot be any higher than 4 feet tall in the front yard setback (15 feet in most residential areas).
- Side yard and rear yard fences may be 7 feet high up to the property line. Except corner lots where the street side can only be 4' tall or 7' tall if setback 5' from property line or back of sidewalk whichever is closer.
- Fences should not be higher than 2 ½ feet in the vision clearance triangle (a 20 foot wide triangle at the intersection of any two streets, driveway and street, or street and alley).
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in height require a building permit and appropriate design from a licensed engineer.
- Fences and walls proposed on public right-of-way or easements are subject to land use review and approval. Contact the Development & Planning Division for details.
Category: Fences
