Fence
summary & standards below provided for general information purposes; current GHI rules supercede any abbreviated guidelines
Rule Type:
GHI Rules:
Authorization Form:
Board Approval:
any nonconforming
top rail > 42" high
posts > 48" high
dog kennel/enclosure
Required:
neighbor consent to remove fence if shared
Prohibited:
not 'harmonious'
not 'open' (30% minimum)
within 25' of road intersection
within 15' of court intersection
Prince George's County:
permit required > 48" high; PGC §27-420
City of Greenbelt:
permit required > 48" high; outside GHI property, in City right-of-way
