Oakland fences must meet Planning Code §17.120 standards: 6 feet max in side/rear yards, 3 feet in front yards (4 feet if 50% open), no barbed wire or electric in residential zones, and must preserve sight triangles at corners and driveways.
Planning Code §17.120.030 sets fence standards: residential front yards limited to 3 feet solid or 4 feet if at least 50% open; side and rear yards up to 6 feet (taller with building permit). Fences must be on the property side of the owner's lot and cannot encroach on public right-of-way, sidewalks, or easements. Corner lots must maintain a 15-foot sight triangle at street intersections, and driveways require a 10-foot visibility triangle. Commercial and industrial zones allow 8-foot fences without special review. Chain link with privacy slats counts as solid fencing for percentage-open calculations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Oakland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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