Fence Regulations in San Mateo, CA (2026)
1 verified fence regulations for San Mateo, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Neighbor Fence Rules
Shared fence cost and responsibility between neighbors in San Mateo is governed by California Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act). Disputes are civil matters. SMMC Ch. 27.84 governs fence height and location.
City of San Mateo Fence Neighbor Rules
Few RestrictionsCal. Civil Code Sec. 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act — Shared Boundary Fence Costs)
841. (a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them. (b) (1) Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, ...
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