Fence Permit — Hailey, Idaho · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source: https://haileycityhall.org/community-development/building-services/building-services-faqs/
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Fence Permit in Hailey, Idaho
Required for all fences in Hailey, reviewed and approved through Community Development's planning and zoning staff. Height limited to 4 feet in the required front yard setback and 6 feet in required side/rear yard setbacks; corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
When you need this permit
- All new fences require a permit reviewed by planning and zoning staff
- Maximum height 4 feet within the required front yard setback
- Maximum height 6 feet within required side and rear yard setbacks
- Fences on corner lots may not be located within 75 feet of the centerline intersection of the two streets
- Barbed wire, sharp-pointed metal, and electrically charged fences are prohibited unless approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Governed by Hailey Municipal Code Title 17, Chapter 17.08A
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Tips
- Fence permits are reviewed by planning and zoning staff, not the building division, since compliance is primarily a zoning (height/setback) matter.
- Corner-lot fences must respect a 75-foot sight-triangle clearance from the centerline intersection of the two streets.
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Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Hailey building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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