Mountain View requires fences to be structurally sound, maintained in good repair, with finished side facing the neighbor or street and compliance with zoning setback and height rules.
Mountain View fence standards require fences to be structurally sound with posts set to prevent leaning, panels securely attached, and no exposed hazardous elements such as rusted wire or broken boards. The finished side of the fence must face outward toward the neighbor or public right of way as a matter of local custom and often as a Planning Division condition. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited on residential properties and restricted on commercial properties. Electric fencing is allowed only for certain agricultural or livestock uses not applicable in city limits. Fences must not encroach on public sidewalks or rights of way. Dilapidated fences can be cited as a public nuisance and abated if not repaired after notice.
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