Town of Leesburg fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Leesburg? No. The Town of Leesburg does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Leesburg's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 feet (8 feet when abutting non-residential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 feet in front yard; fences over 42 inches must not block visibility at street or driveway intersections source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrical elements, or other hazardous materials in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 703-777-2420 source
Still being confirmed with Leesburg: Are fence setbacks from lot lines set in Article 10 or the district standards, and what are they?
How to build within the rules in the Town of Leesburg
Steps based on leesburgva.gov — home improvement projects
- No Town permit is listed for a fence; make sure it meets Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance (heights, visibility, prohibited materials).
- Inside the Old & Historic District, get a Certificate of Appropriateness first.
- Check your HOA rules.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Leesburg
Zoning staff / Plan Review Counter
- Phone
- 703-777-2420
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Address
- 25 W Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
Contact from loudoun.gov — Incorporated Towns
Other rules to know
- Town page lists fences as 'no' for Plan Review Approval, Leesburg Zoning Permit and Loudoun County Building Permit, but fences must meet Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
- In the Old & Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriateness is needed before building.
- Check HOA rules.
- Plan Review Counter: 2nd floor of Town Hall, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Leesburg, VA?
No. The Town of Leesburg does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Leesburg?
Side and rear yards: 7 feet (8 feet when abutting non-residential property). Front (street) yard: 6 feet in front yard; fences over 42 inches must not block visibility at street or driveway intersections.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Leesburg?
Town of Leesburg, Zoning staff / Plan Review Counter. Phone 703-777-2420.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Leesburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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