Height Limits: Garden Grove vs Orange
How do height limits rules compare between Garden Grove, CA and Orange, CA?
Garden Grove and Orange have similar restriction levels.
Garden Grove, CA
Orange County
Garden Grove limits front yard fences to 36 inches. Interior lot fences behind the front yard setback can be up to 7 feet. Corner lots allow up to 8 feet behind both front and corner side yard setbacks. Any portion above 7 feet must be openwork (60% or less solid).
View full Garden Grove rules →Orange, CA
Orange County
The City of Orange regulates fence heights under OMC Title 17 (Zoning). Front yard fences are limited to 3.5 feet, side and rear yard fences to 6 feet, with 8-foot fences allowed where property abuts a major arterial street or commercial zone.
View full Orange rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Garden Grove | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | 36 inches maximum | 3.5 feet maximum |
| Interior Side/Rear | 7 feet behind front setback | - |
| Corner Lots | 8 feet behind both setbacks | - |
| Above 7 Feet | Must be openwork (≤60% solid) | - |
| Code Section | GGMC §9.18.130 | - |
| Side/Rear Yard | - | 6 feet maximum |
| Arterial/Commercial | - | 8 feet maximum |
| Code Reference | - | OMC Title 17 Zoning |
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Garden Grove FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Garden Grove?
Front yard fences are limited to 36 inches. Behind the front setback, interior lots allow 7 feet and corner lots allow 8 feet under GGMC Section 9.18.130.
What does openwork fence mean?
An openwork fence is one where solid portions are evenly distributed and make up no more than 60% of the total surface area. Any fence portion above 7 feet must be openwork.
Are there special rules for corner lots?
Yes. Corner lots must maintain a 25-foot vision triangle at the intersection. Fences up to 8 feet are allowed behind both front and corner side yard setbacks.
Orange FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Orange?
Front yard fences: 3.5 feet max. Side and rear yard fences: 6 feet max. Up to 8 feet if abutting a major arterial or commercial property.
Do hedges count as fences in Orange?
Yes. Hedges used as barriers are subject to the same height restrictions as fences under OMC Title 17.
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