Kenton Firs Fence Installation
Cedar fencing for Kenton Firs lots, planned around the association's fence covenants, the AACC site visit, and City of Kent rules.
A Wooded, Owner-Run Community in Kent
Kenton Firs is a manufactured-home community in Kent where homeowners own their lots. Every owner belongs to the Kenton Firs Community Association, run by an elected volunteer board.
The association says the developers set out in 1971 to keep the wooded site as natural as possible. Many of the original Douglas firs and bigleaf maples still stand, and that shapes where a fence can go.
Kenton Firs quick facts
| Topic | What to know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 146 lots, with seven common areas. | Association website |
| Founded | Plat application for a planned unit development in 1971. | Association website |
| Fence approval | The AACC must approve a fence's design and specifications before it is built. | Recorded covenants |
| Fence height | No fence over six feet, measured from the ground or the bottom of a deck substructure. | Recorded covenants |
| City permit | Fences 7 feet or less are listed as not needing a permit; code still applies. | City of Kent |
What the Covenants Say About Fences
The association publishes its recorded covenants and 2021 amendments. Here is what they say about fences, in plain language.
- Approval first: no fence may be built until the AACC approves its design and specifications.
- Six-foot cap: no fence over six feet from the ground or the bottom of a deck substructure.
- Banned types: no barbed wire or electric fences, and no fence in a public right of way.
- Site visit: two AACC members visit to check that the fence line is visually inside the property lines.
- Survey: if the AACC sees a possible encroachment, it requires a survey at the owner's expense before approval.
Use the AACC packet
The association's AACC plan and project request packet asks for a project request, a materials list, and a drawing with a north arrow and distances from property lines. See our Kenton Firs fencing guide for the full approval steps.
Trees, Buffers, and Easements
The covenants set aside a 30-foot recreation easement around the edge of the plat, on each lot along the perimeter. It is meant as a screen and buffer.
Perimeter lots
No fence or structure is permitted in the recreation easement without the AACC's prior written approval, and trees there are not to be removed without approval.
Neighbor access
The covenants also let a neighbor cross part of an adjoining lot to move a home, and make that neighbor responsible for restoring a damaged fence. Ask the AACC how this affects your side lines.
Roots change where posts go
Near large firs and maples, we shift post holes to avoid major roots and may suggest a gate or a gap rather than cutting through a root zone. Any tree removal is a question for the AACC first.
City of Kent Fence Rules
The covenants say every fence must meet City of Kent zoning and building codes, and that getting any permit is the homeowner's job.
- Permit: the city lists fences 7 feet high or less as not needing a permit, but the work must still follow code.
- Over 7 feet: the city's fence handout asks for a site plan and construction plans. The covenants cap Kenton Firs fences at six feet anyway.
- Corner lots: Kent City Code 15.08.130 keeps a 20-foot triangle at residential intersections clear between 2½ and 10 feet above street grade.
Confirm with the city before you build
Codes change. Check the city's permit guidance, its fence handout, and KCC chapter 15.08 for your lot.
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Fence Styles That Fit Kenton Firs
We did not find a published list of required fence materials or colors. These are general suggestions, not association approvals. Submit your choice to the AACC.
Solid Board Cedar
A six-foot cedar privacy fence for side and rear lines, like the example in the AACC packet.
View style →Modified Picture Frame
Cedar privacy with a framed top and base for a finished look from both sides.
View style →Black Hogwire
An open mesh fence in a cedar frame that keeps views of the trees. Ask the AACC first.
View style →Cedar & Steel Hybrid
Steel posts with cedar panels for shady, damp yards under the firs. Check materials with the AACC.
View style →Recent Kent Fence Work
These photos are from MyFence jobs in Kent. They are not from Kenton Firs, but they show the same crew and finish we bring to a Kenton Firs lot.
A cedar picture-frame fence on a Kent job (not in Kenton Firs).
A 3-rail fence on a Kent job (not in Kenton Firs).
More Fence Work in Kent
These photos are from Kent jobs, not specifically from Kenton Firs.
Our Kenton Firs Installation Process
1. Site Assessment
We walk the lot, look for survey markers, and note trees, slope, gates, and any perimeter easement. Fence Genius captures lengths and grade.
2. Drawing for the AACC
We give you a drawing with a north arrow, the fence size, and distances from property lines, plus a materials list, for your AACC packet.
3. Custom Panel Manufacturing
After you have written approval, panels are built off-site so install days stay short.
4. Installation
We build to the approved layout, work around roots, and clean up at the end of each day.
5. Walkthrough & 3-Year Warranty
A final walkthrough covers every panel, post, and gate. Our 3-year workmanship warranty starts when the job is complete.
Kenton Firs Fence Installation FAQs
Do I need association approval to build a fence in Kenton Firs?
Yes, according to the Kenton Firs Community Association's recorded covenants: no fence may be erected until the Architectural/Agricultural Control Committee (AACC) approves the design and specifications. The association's AACC packet says fences need approval from three committee members before any work or preparation begins.
How tall can a fence be in Kenton Firs?
The covenants say no fence can be over six feet from the ground, or from the bottom of a deck substructure, to its highest point. City of Kent rules also apply, including the corner-lot visibility triangle, so confirm the limits for your lot with the city and the AACC.
Do I need a City of Kent permit for a fence in Kenton Firs?
The City of Kent lists fences 7 feet high or less among work that does not need a permit, and says the work must still follow the applicable codes. Confirm with the city for your lot. City rules and association approval are separate steps.
Will someone from the association check my fence line?
The 2021 amendments to the covenants say two AACC members visit the property to verify the fence location is visually within the property lines, and that the AACC can require a survey at the owner's expense if it sees a possible encroachment.
What fence styles work best in Kenton Firs?
A six-foot cedar privacy fence is a common choice for side and rear lines, and it matches the example in the AACC packet. That example is not an approval. Barbed wire and electric fences are not allowed under the covenants. Submit your chosen style to the AACC first.
How long does fence installation take?
Many residential fence projects take one to three working days once approvals are in place. Panels are built off-site from Fence Genius measurements, which keeps on-site time short. Tear-out, slope, tree roots, or a long run can add time.
How much does a fence cost in Kenton Firs?
Price depends on the style, total length, gates, slope, access, and whether an old fence has to come out. Use the virtual quote tool for a starting number, and we confirm the final price after an on-site measurement.
Discover Kenton Firs
Explore Kenton Firs's Top Attractions & Local Gems
- Kenton Firs common areas: The association's website describes seven common areas, about four acres set aside by the original developer, maintained by the association for residents.
- Kenton Firs Community Association: The association's site links its covenants, amendments, fine schedule, AACC application, and board list, and lists kentonfirs@gmail.com as its contact.
Local Living & Community
The Kenton Firs Community Association describes a property-owned community where the original developers kept tall stands of Douglas fir and bigleaf maple, with dogwood, hazelnut, vine maple, and hemlock beneath them.
Owners automatically belong to the association, which maintains the common areas with a volunteer board and a management company.
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