Fence Repair in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Most fences fail at the posts first. A good repair company fixes the cause, like rotted posts or loose footings, not just the boards you can see.
- Wood privacy fence. A 6 ft wood fence fits the side and rear limit and is common for yard privacy.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl does not need annual sealing through snowy winters.
Set posts below the 24 inch frost line so winter freezing does not heave the fence.
Design wind speed for homes here is about 115 mph (IRC ultimate), so strong posts and bracing pay off.
Coeur d'Alene rules that apply
The city's fence guide says no building permit is needed for a fence 6 feet tall or shorter. Fences and walls over 6 feet must meet the adopted building code, so call the city first. Barbed or electric wire along a street needs city council approval.
- On a home lot in any zoning district, fences, walls and hedges can be up to 6 ft high on or within the rear and side yard property lines and the front yard setback line.
- In the required front yard, fences, walls and hedges can be up to 4 ft high.
- A fence up to 10 ft may be allowed with a special use permit when the home lot backs onto a commercial or manufacturing use, or onto an interstate freeway.
- Fences and walls over 6 ft high must meet the adopted building code and other city rules.
- Corner lots have a vision triangle. Measure 40 ft along each roadway from where the road edges meet, and join the two points. A fence, wall or hedge between 3 ft and 8 ft high inside that triangle is not allowed if the city engineer finds it a traffic hazard.
- Fence height is measured from the top of the fence to the finished grade next to it. If the fence sits on a mound, the mound counts toward the height.
- Any fence material commonly used in construction is allowed if it is sturdy enough under other city rules.
- A pool must be enclosed by buildings, fences or walls that meet the adopted building code.
- Barbed or electrified wire along any street, alley, highway or road is banned unless the city council approves it as safe. This comes from the city's fence guide.
- The city does not review or enforce HOA rules (CC&Rs). Owners must check their HOA before building.
Questions
How deep should fence posts go here?
The city's frost depth is 24 inches minimum. Posts that hold weight or sit in a gate line often go deeper. Your installer will set depth for your soil.
Who do I call before digging post holes?
Call 811. In Kootenai County that reaches Dig Safe North Idaho 811. Ask for locates at least 2 full business days before you dig.