Code says: “A level working space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide (762 mm by 762 mm) shall be Provided in front of the control side to service an appliance.”
In the picture below, there is no control side near where the fence is. This probably doesn’t violate the code, but I asked the builder to move it at least a foot off the fence. This is kinda one of those judgement calls.

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