Garden Grove regulates fences under Title 9 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. Front yard fences cannot exceed 42 inches and must maintain 50% transparency. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Corner lot fences must maintain a sight visibility triangle. Fences must be maintained in good condition and cannot encroach on public rights-of-way.
Garden Grove's zoning code under Title 9 establishes fence regulations for residential properties. Front yard fences are limited to 42 inches in height and must be at least 50% open to maintain visibility. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet in height. On corner lots, fences within the sight visibility triangle (typically the first 15 feet from the intersection of property lines at the corner) are limited to 36 inches to maintain driver visibility. Fences must be set back from the public right-of-way and may not encroach on sidewalks, parkways, or utility easements. All fences must be maintained in good repair, with the finished side facing outward toward neighboring properties or public streets. Pilasters and decorative posts may exceed the fence height limit by up to 12 inches. No permit is required for fences 6 feet or under in height, but fences over 6 feet require a building permit. Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792 handles fence complaints.
Fences exceeding height limits or in disrepair are subject to code enforcement citations. Violations require correction within the notice period. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792 for complaints or questions.
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