Lexington is the heart of the Bluegrass Region and home to the University of Kentucky, and fence projects here carry a distinct character shaped by the area’s horse farm heritage and the city’s mix of established older neighborhoods and growing suburban corridors. The limestone-based soil of the Inner Bluegrass is notably different from the clay-heavy terrain in other parts of Kentucky — it drains well but can be hard to drill through, and contractors experienced with Fayette County’s ground conditions bring a real advantage to any installation. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government administers a unified permit process for the entire county, and properties near the Chevy Chase or Gratz Park historic districts may require additional review before work can begin.
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Rio Grande Fence Co. |
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| Address: | 137 S Forbes Rd, Lexington, KY 40511 | ||
| Phone #: | (859) 263-7944 | ||
| Website: | http://www.riograndefence.com | ||
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Capitol Wholesale Fence Company, Inc. |
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| Address: | 2171 Christian Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 | ||
| Phone #: | (859) 225-1196 | ||
| Website: | http://www.capitolwholesale.com | ||
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Herb Geddes Fence Company Inc. |
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| Address: | 232 Industry Pkwy, Nicholasville, KY 40356 | ||
| Phone #: | (859) 885-2215 | ||
| Website: | http://www.geddesfence.com | ||
Lexington Zoning & Permit Guide
Permit Requirements: The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Division of Building Inspection requires a permit for most permanent fence installations. The application process is unified across the entire county, which simplifies things for homeowners in communities like Nicholasville Road corridors and the newer subdivisions east of New Circle Road.
Height Standards: Standard residential zoning in Lexington permits rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet. Properties in Fayette County’s agricultural preservation zones may face additional restrictions related to the area’s rural character protections.
Historic District Review: Lexington has several designated historic districts where the Lexington-Fayette Historic Preservation Commission must approve fence installations before permits are issued. Gratz Park, Chevy Chase, and Aylesford Place are among the areas with the most active oversight.
Nicholasville (Jessamine County): Properties in Nicholasville fall under Jessamine County jurisdiction and have their own permit process separate from Lexington-Fayette. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Pool Safety: Kentucky pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: Kentucky law requires calling Kentucky 811 at least two working days before any digging begins.