Typically, most residential fences don’t exceed six feet. This isn’t just an aesthetic issue. Many municipalities don’t allow fences to be higher than six feet in a backyard or higher than four feet in a front yard because of visibility and safety concerns. The taller your fence is, the harder it will be for you to see cars, small children, or pets in your sightline when backing out of your driveway. We suggest checking with your local homeowner’s association or building codes department to see if there are restrictions in your neighborhood before building your new fence.