Fences, Walls, and Hedges
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 1102-A
in effectNotwithstanding other provisions of this Ordinance, fences, walls, and hedges eight (8)
feet or less in height may be permitted in any required yard or along the edge of any
yard or along the edge of any yard except the front yard. Fences in front yards in any
residential district shall not exceed four (4) feet in height, unless that portion of the fence
which is greater than four (4) feet in height is less than fifty percent (50%) opaque,
erected between the principal building and street right-of-way, between side property lines,
provided that such fence shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. Any fence, wall, or hedge
shall comply with 1101-A of this Ordinance.
Source: City of Jackson Zoning Ordinance (jacksonms.gov PDF)URL: https://jacksonms.gov/government/city-departments/planning-and-development/office-of-city-planning/zoning/zoning-ordinances-and-code/Fetched: 7/25/2026
