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FAQs

What is the legal height for a fence in San Diego? ›

Fences located in required side yards and re- quired rear yards are permitted up to 9 feet in height. Any portion of the fence above 6 feet in height shall be an open fence.

Open fence means a fence in which openings between the materials of which the fence is constructed represent not more than fifty (50) percent of the total surface of the fence when viewed perpendicular to the face of the fence.

Under California's Building Code, you must obtain a permit before building a fence that will be over 6 feet tall unless the top 2 feet of the fence will be barbed wire. For a front yard fence, the maximum height is 42 inches. For a backyard fence, the maximum height is 72 inches.

Generally speaking, California building codes set a maximum height restriction at 4 feet for front yard fences and 6 feet for backyards. However, as Palmieri, Hennessey, and Leifer LLP note, “If your properties are on sloping land, the height limitation may vary at different points along the fence line.”

Yes, California's Good Neighbor Fence Act requires a written agreement known as a Good Neighbor Fence letter between neighboring landowners before commencing fence construction. This agreement outlines shared responsibilities, including costs and maintenance of shared fence, and helps prevent future disputes.

As a general rule, if the fence in your front garden is next to the road or footpath, it can only be one metre (3.2 feet) in height. Fencing in your back garden that separates your garden from your neighbour's can be a maximum of two metres (6.5 feet) in height – this includes any trellis topper.

A fence can increase value to your home by adding curb appeal if it enhances the visual appeal or some other aspect of your home, such as adding privacy. Significantly improving security may also add more value where break-ins are common.

Time fences are points of time at which you can make changes to either policy or operating procedures. The system uses 34/TF as the UDC for time fence rules. For example, you can use a time fence rule for planning that calculates an ending available amount that is based on the greater of forecast or customer demand.

Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you'll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.

DIY Concrete Projects in California

In California, platforms, walkways, and driveways not exceeding 30 inches above grade and not over any basem*nt or story below do not require a building permit. However, for larger or structural projects, permits and a licensed contractor are required.

What is a spite fence in California? ›

Examining this, we see two elements of “Spite Fences”: (1) fences erected in excess of 10 feet in height and (2) maliciously erected or maintained to annoy a neighbor. If these categories are met, then the victim of the intended annoyance may have a legal remedy.

§142.0310 General Fence Regulations for All Zones

(A) Standard, all metal chain link fences located on the front or street side property line shall not exceed 3 feet in height. Other open fences are permitted up to 6 feet in height.

The standard height for fences is anywhere from 3-8 ft, depending on the use-case and fence location. Fences built to heights that are non-standard may require special permits or may incur additional costs if the contractor only has fence pickets that are pre-sized.

If privacy is your main goal, you'll want a fence that is at least 6-feet high to prevent nosy neighbors or curious passers-by from peeking in. To be extra safe, choose a 7- or 8-foot high fence. Before you start building, however, double-check that local regulations allow you to build a fence to this height.

§841 of California Civil Code states:

“ (a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them.

When constructing a wooden fence, be sure to plan the area between the pickets and the land. In most applications, a wooden fence should be mounted at least two inches off the ground. Your posts and rot boards (if you want to mount them) should be the only fence components that come into contact with the ground.

Picking the Best Height for a Garden Fence

If there are larger animals on your property or neighboring properties–or if you live in a wooded area, consider a tall garden fence between six and eight feet in height. For most other situations with pets or free-range chickens, a three-foot garden fence is sufficient.