3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Orange County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Residential security cameras are permitted in unincorporated Orange County. California is a two-party consent state for audio recording (Penal Code 632). Video-only surveillance of your own property is generally unrestricted. Cameras should not be directed to capture areas where neighbors have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
California is a two-party (all-party) consent state for recording confidential conversations under Penal Code 632. Recording a conversation without all parties' consent is a criminal offense. Video recording without audio in public or on your property is generally permitted.
In unincorporated Orange County, fences up to 6 feet are generally allowed in side and rear yards. Front yard fences and walls are limited to 3.5 feet within visibility triangles. Chain-link fences are not allowed in front setback areas.
1 cities in Orange County have their own privacy & surveillance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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