A Fence Builder's Guide to Blue Ridge, Seattle
Blue Ridge is a residential neighborhood in northwest Seattle. Wikipedia describes Blue Ridge (listed with North Beach) as bounded by NW 100th Street (Crown Hill) on the south, 12th Ave NW (Greenwood) on the east, Carkeek Park on the north, and Puget Sound on the west.
For a fence builder, the first questions on most lots are where the lot line runs, which side holds the Puget Sound view, and which trees the posts must avoid.
A covenanted neighborhood
The Blue Ridge Club's 1941 articles of incorporation, archived by the University of Washington, tie club shares to building sites in the Blue Ridge Addition and its recorded restrictions. Wikipedia says the association applies significant architectural restrictions. See our Blue Ridge Club fence guide.
Older lots can carry old fences, walls, and hedges along the line. We check what is there before planning a new run.
Park and slope edges
Carkeek Park forms the northern edge of Blue Ridge, according to Wikipedia. Seattle's fence guidance notes different rules near environmentally critical areas such as steep slopes, so we check that early on hillside lots.
Seattle fence rules in brief
Seattle's fence guidance says no permit is needed for a fence 8 feet or less without masonry or concrete elements over 6 feet. In neighborhood residential zones the zoning code limits fences to 6 feet, or 4 feet in a front or street-side setback.
Next steps
If you are planning a fence in Blue Ridge, start with the address, approximate linear footage, photos of the street and yard edges, and notes about the view, grade, trees, pets, and access. From there we can quote the property, recommend materials for Seattle's wet weather, and schedule the work, backed by our 5-year craftsmanship warranty.