Compton Green, Bellevue WA
Compton Green Fence Guide: HOA Architectural Approval in Bellevue
A plain-English guide to planning a fence in Compton Green, a small HOA neighborhood next to Cherry Crest in Bellevue's Bridle Trails area. It is built from the association's own public letter, review form, and covenants, plus the City of Bellevue's fence rules.
SeattleFence is an independent contractor. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an approved vendor of the Compton Green Homeowners Association. Last checked against the public documents on October 31, 2026. Rules and forms change, so use the current versions.
What the association is
The Compton Green Homeowners' Association is a Bellevue HOA with annual dues, a board, by-laws, and recorded protective covenants. Its website says dues cover insurance, common area maintenance, trail upkeep, the mailbox kiosk, and an annual chipper service.
The City of Bellevue's neighborhood profiles list Compton Green among the smaller neighborhoods of Bridle Trails, alongside Cherry Crest and Compton Trails. The city describes Bridle Trails as heavily wooded, with large single-family lots.
Architectural review runs through the association's Architectural Control Committee (ACC).
What needs ACC approval
The association's ACC review form and 2026 letter to members name these projects.
| Project | ACC approval | Where it says so |
|---|---|---|
| New fence | Yes, prior approval | ACC Project Review form |
| Walls and other structures | Yes | 2026 ACC letter |
| Deck revisions | Yes, prior approval | ACC Project Review form |
| Driveway changes | Yes, prior approval | ACC Project Review form |
| Removing trees over 6 in. diameter | Yes, plus a City permit first | ACC Project Review form |
| Replacing a fence like-for-like | Not stated publicly. Ask the ACC | — |
Fence styles to consider
Compton Green does not publish an approved-style list that we could find. The table below is general planning advice from SeattleFence, not an HOA rule, and the ACC decides what it accepts.
| Style | Look | Privacy | Planning note (SeattleFence suggestion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture frame cedar | Boards framed by a top rail and side trim | High | A finished look from both sides, which helps where neighbors see the fence. |
| Solid cedar privacy | Vertical cedar boards, clean and simple | High | A common backyard choice. Keep it out of Bellevue's front setback unless it meets the 4 ft 6 in limit. |
| Horizontal cedar | Horizontal boards for a contemporary line | High | Suits remodeled homes. Include board size and stain color in your request. |
| Wire and wood (hogwire) | Wood frame with open wire panels | Low | Keeps a wooded, open feel. Bridle Trails is heavily wooded, per the City. |
Photos show SeattleFence projects elsewhere in the area and are not images of any Compton Green home or fence.
Approval and permit steps
Plan on two separate checks, the Compton Green ACC and the City of Bellevue. SeattleFence does not issue either one.
Read the covenants
Start with the Compton Green covenants. The association asks owners planning fencing to check that the plan complies before contacting the ACC.
Check Bellevue's rules
Confirm height, front-setback, and critical-area limits with the City. The ACC form asks for a copy of the city permit, so sort out whether one applies first.
Fill out the ACC form
Complete the ACC Project Review form with your lot number and a project description. A SeattleFence sketch can supply the layout, height, and materials.
Email it to the ACC
The form says to submit it to the ACC by email at the address listed on the form and the association's website.
Expect a site visit
The ACC normally arranges a visit to the lot before it decides.
Wait for the written decision
The ACC has 30 days to notify you. Approvals are in writing and signed by at least two ACC members. Do not start before then.
Build and keep the approval
Build the fence as approved. The association asks owners to keep their written ACC approval permanently in case a neighbor asks to see it.
Bellevue's fence rules
Bellevue publishes residential fence rules on its Fences page, based on Land Use Code 20.20.400. Fences in a required front-yard setback may not exceed 4 feet 6 inches, with limited exceptions. The setback is measured from the property line, not the pavement.
The city says you do not need a permit unless the fence exceeds 8 feet, will be in a critical area or critical area buffer such as a wetland, stream, or steep slope, or is built of concrete block or similar material. Height is measured from finished grade on the outside of the fence, and on sloping ground the fence must follow or step with the slope. Fences must also respect sight-obstruction rules at intersections and driveways.
Compton Green fence-guide questions
Is Compton Green an HOA?
Yes. The Compton Green Homeowners Association publishes its by-laws, its Declaration of Protective Covenants, Restrictions, Easements and Agreements, annual dues, and an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) on its website. The City of Bellevue lists Compton Green as one of the smaller neighborhoods in the Bridle Trails area. SeattleFence is not affiliated with the association.
Do I need ACC approval to build a fence in Compton Green?
Yes. The association's ACC project review form says owners are required to obtain prior ACC approval for fencing, and its 2026 letter to members says the ACC approves buildings, structures (walls, fences and swimming pools) and landscaping plans under the covenants.
How long does Compton Green fence review take?
The association says the ACC will review a written request and respond within 30 days. The review form says the ACC normally arranges a visit to the lot before deciding, and that work should not start until the decision is made. Work started before the ACC decision will be disapproved.
Does Compton Green publish a fence height or style list?
Not on its public pages that we could find. The detailed requirements are in the recorded covenants, which the association posts on its website. Read them for your lot and ask the ACC before you design the fence. We do not guess at heights or materials the association has not published.
Does the ACC need a copy of my city permit?
The review form says the ACC must be provided a copy of the city permit. Bellevue does not require a permit for most residential fences, so if your fence needs no permit, ask the ACC what it wants instead. The association also says a City permit does not change your obligations under the covenants.
Does Bellevue require a permit for a fence in Compton Green?
Bellevue's fence page says you do not need a permit unless the fence exceeds 8 feet, will be within a critical area or critical area buffer, or is built of concrete block or similar material. In a required front-yard setback, fences may not exceed 4 feet 6 inches under Land Use Code 20.20.400, with limited exceptions. Confirm your address with Bellevue Development Services.
Can SeattleFence get my fence approved?
No. Only the Compton Green ACC can approve a fence. SeattleFence can provide a written scope, a site sketch, and material and height details to include with your request.
Get a quote for your Compton Green lot
Tell us the address, approximate length, the style you have in mind, and any trees or slopes along the fence line. We will price the fence and give you a written scope and sketch to include with your ACC request.
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Sources
Every association and city claim on this page comes from one of these public documents. Rules change. Read the current HOA documents and your recorded covenants, and confirm city rules before you build.
- Compton Green Homeowners' Association — Home
The association exists, with a Bellevue, WA mailing address; annual dues of $100 covering insurance, common area maintenance, trail upkeep, the mailbox kiosk and an annual chipper service; an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) with its own email; posted by-laws, fines rules and the Declaration of Protective Covenants, Restrictions, Easements and Agreements; links to Bridle Trails resources and Cherry Crest Elementary.
- CGHA letter: Approval Review Process Overview and Project Applicability Information (May 25, 2026, PDF)
Under the covenants the ACC approves buildings, structures (walls, fences and swimming pools) and landscaping plans; owners contemplating fencing should review the covenants and contact the ACC with their plans; the ACC responds to written requests within 30 days; a City of Bellevue permit does not change obligations under the covenants; approvals are in writing signed by at least 2 ACC members; owners should permanently keep their written approvals.
- CGHA Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Project Review form (PDF)
Owners must obtain prior ACC approval for fencing, deck revisions, driveway changes and footprint-changing remodels; the ACC must be provided a copy of the city permit; the ACC normally visits the lot before deciding; the ACC has 30 days to notify the owner; work should not start until then, and work begun before the decision will be disapproved; two ACC signatures required; submit to the ACC by email.
- Declaration of Protective Covenants, Restrictions, Easements and Agreements with Respect to the Plat of Compton Green (PDF, scanned)
The recorded covenants the association and ACC enforce. Cited only as the governing document homeowners should read; this guide does not quote specific covenant heights or materials.
- City of Bellevue — Neighborhood Profiles (Bridle Trails)
Bridle Trails is Bellevue's equestrian neighborhood area and includes smaller neighborhoods such as Cherry Crest, Compton Green and Compton Trails; the school attendance area includes Cherry Crest Elementary.
- City of Bellevue — Fences
The 4-foot-6-inch limit in a required front-yard setback; no permit unless a fence exceeds 8 feet, is in a critical area or buffer, or is concrete block or similar; height measured from finished grade on the outside; fences on slopes follow or step with the grade; sight-obstruction rules.
- Bellevue Land Use Code 20.20.400 — Fences
Front-setback height limit, the 8-foot building-permit threshold, and sight-obstruction restrictions.