Front yard fence necessary if higher than sidewalk?

[Tim Kaminski]

Hello,

I have a duplex with a concrete front yard with a chainlink fence that I recently removed due to being in bad shape. Metal posts are still up at this point.

Plan was to cut down posts/remove and put some type of solar lights along edge. Issue is, where fencing was, there is a 1.5’ drop to the sidewalk. Do I need to put fencing back up to avoid someone getting hurt or am I overthinking? I’m sure there are properties with similar layouts in hilly areas where fences aren’t up.

I would add picture for better idea but I’m on mobile and don’t see an option.

Thanks,

Tim