General Requirements for Fences and Walls
Biloxi Land Development Ordinance § 23-6-7(C)
in effect(C) - General Requirements for Fences and Walls
(1) Location
Fences are permitted on the property line between two or more parcels of land held in private ownership.
(2) Temporary Fences
Temporary fences for construction sites or a similar purpose shall comply with the requirements of the building code adopted by the city and all applicable standards of Section 23-4-5, Temporary Uses and Structures.
(3) Fences and Walls Near Fire Hydrants
Fences and walls shall not be located where they would prevent immediate view of, or access to, fire hydrants or other fight-fighting water supply devices, in accordance with the Fire Code.
(4) Fences in Easements
Fences shall be prohibited within utility easements except to the extent approved by the Director of Engineering after finding the fence would not impede the purpose or function of the easement. The city shall not be responsible for damage to, or the repair or replacement of, fences that must be removed to access such easements. In no instance shall this provision be construed to prevent fencing around stormwater retention or detention facilities that may be required by this Ordinance.
(5) Blocking Natural Drainage Flow
No fence shall be installed so as to block or divert a natural drainage flow on to or off of any other land.
(6) Fences on Retaining Walls or Berms
If a fence is constructed on top of a wall or berm, the combined height of the fence and wall or berm shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to the fence or wall alone.
(7) Fences and Walls within Buffers
Fences and walls shall be installed so as not to disturb or damage existing vegetation or installed plant material within perimeter or riparian buffers.
(8) Integration with Other Required Landscaping
Required landscape screening for fences or walls may be integrated into the landscaping required for vehicular use area screening or perimeter buffers, provided the standards in Section 23-6-3, Landscaping, are maintained.
(9) Customary Materials
Fences and walls shall be constructed of any combination of treated wood posts and planks, rot-resistant wood (such as cypress or redwood), wrought iron, decorative metal materials, chain link, brick, stone, masonry materials, or products designed to resemble these materials. Where certain materials are specified for particular types of screening or buffering fences or walls, all other fence materials are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 2421, 7-21-2020)co;normal;normal
Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/land_development_ordinance?nodeId=ART23-6DEST_7FEWA_CGEREFEWAFetched: 11/2/2026