Fence Permit in Fallon, Nevada
VerifiedFences within Fallon city limits are regulated by height, location (front/side/rear yard, corner-lot clear-vision zones), and by whether they enclose a swimming pool, under City of Fallon Zoning Code Chapter 21.28. A revocable permit from the city engineer is separately required for any fence located in a public right-of-way or easement.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Fences and walls located in required yards may not exceed 6 feet in height, except as provided in §§ 21.28.081-21.28.083; the more stringent height requirement governs where a fence sits on a shared lot line (City Code § 21.28.080)
- Fences within a required front yard, or within the 'clear vision zone' of a corner lot (the triangle formed by lot lines and a line 20 feet from the intersecting lot lines), may not exceed 3 feet in height; a 4-foot non-visual (e.g., chain-link) barrier may substitute for a 3-foot fence (City Code § 21.28.081(A))
- Fences within the clear-vision zone of two intersecting alleys may slope from 3 feet up to 6 feet over a 20-foot distance from the corner, or use a 6-foot fence along the zone's diagonal (City Code § 21.28.081(B))
- Yards containing a swimming pool or similar 'attractive nuisance' must be protected by a fence at least 8 feet high (City Code § 21.28.082)
- Chain-link fencing in the M-1 industrial district may exceed 6 feet if it remains open, unless another provision requires solid screening (City Code § 21.28.083)
- Barbed wire in required yards is prohibited city-wide, except up to 3 strands atop 6-foot-or-taller chain link in the M-1/industrial district (City Code § 21.28.084)
- No fence or wall may be located in, or extended into, a public right-of-way or easement without a revocable permit issued by the city engineer through the Building Department (City Code § 21.28.085, cross-referencing § 17.08.010)
Required documents
- Required
City of Fallon Building Department Permit Application
Used for fences requiring a revocable right-of-way/easement permit, or any fence work the Building Department determines requires a construction permit; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence/Right-of-Way Permit Fee | Not published — set by City Council resolution; no dedicated fence fee table found on the City website or in the Municode-hosted ordinance text | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances § 17.08.080; confirm current amount and whether a permit is required for a specific fence with the Building Department at (775) 423-5107 |
Review timeline
Not published
Fallon does not publish a plan-review timeline — contact the building department for current turnaround.
Inspection process
- 1
Building Department Inspections
Where a permit is required (e.g., right-of-way/easement fencing), the city engineer performs inspections to assure compliance (City Code § 17.08.070(B)); confirm inspection requirements for a specific fence with the Building Department
Tips
- A fence around a swimming pool must be at least 8 feet high in Fallon — taller than the general 6-foot yard maximum, because pools are treated as an 'attractive nuisance' under City Code § 21.28.082.
- Corner-lot fences are limited to 3 feet within the clear-vision triangle, regardless of the 6-foot general limit elsewhere in the yard.
- Confirm with the Building Department whether your specific fence (height, location, material) requires a permit at all — the Code's general construction-permit trigger (§ 17.08.010) and the right-of-way-specific permit (§ 21.28.085) are the two hooks found in the ordinance; a blanket 'all fences need a permit' statement was not found.
Frequently asked questions
- How tall can my fence be in Fallon?
- Fences in required yards are generally limited to 6 feet, except within a required front yard or a corner lot's clear-vision zone (3 feet, or a 4-foot non-visual barrier), and except around a swimming pool, which requires a fence at least 8 feet high. Source: City of Fallon Code of Ordinances §§ 21.28.080-21.28.082.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) — official building department
- Chapter 21.28 - Residence Districts Generally | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
- Chapter 17.08 - Construction Permits | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
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 Fallon building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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