Fence height measurement from grade before mounding
Bowling Green
Summary
The city measures fence height from the original grade, not after a homeowner adds dirt — so backfilling doesn't fix an over-height fence. The Yohe case shows how easy it is to run afoul of this rule and how sympathetic boards can be when a contractor, not the owner, causes the problem.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lowering or regrading the fence would have cost Yohe an estimated contractor fee she said she couldn't afford after paying her installer in full.
Yohe keeps her fence and her home security; her contractor situation stays her problem, not the city's.
Neighbor Chris Lambert remains concerned about fence-line appearance, dogs interacting under the gap, and soil migrating onto his driveway during storms.
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