Fence Regulations in Anaheim, CA (2026)
6 verified fence regulations for Anaheim, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Anaheim typically allows 6-foot fences in rear/side yards and 3.5-foot in front yards. Screening fences for outdoor storage must be at least 6 feet with view-obscuring material. Building permits may be required for taller walls.
Anaheim Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Anaheim requires a zoning permit for fences and walls per the city's Planning Division. Wood fences up to 6 feet and masonry walls up to 36 inches may not need a building permit but require zoning review. Walls over 7 feet need both.
Anaheim Fence & Wall Permits
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Anaheim fence regulations under AMC 18.46.110 require height measurement from highest adjacent finished grade. Property line fences are subject to California Civil Code good-neighbor fence provisions (CC 841).
Anaheim Fence Neighbor & Boundary Rules
Some RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Anaheim exempts retaining walls up to 4 feet from building permits unless supporting a surcharge. Walls visible from public areas must include landscaping per AMC 18.46.110. Height measured from bottom of footing to top.
Anaheim Retaining Wall Standards
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Anaheim requires pool barriers per AMC 6.56 and California Building Code Appendix Sections 419-421. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, swinging away from the pool. Barrier height and design must prevent child access.
Anaheim Pool Barrier & Fence Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Anaheim allows wood, masonry, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron fences. Screening fences require solid masonry or view-obscuring materials. Block walls common in Southern California. HOAs may mandate materials.
Anaheim Fence Materials & Construction
Some RestrictionsLooking for Orange County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Anaheim city rules.
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