Antioch allows fences up to 6 feet in rear and side yards, and up to 3.5-4 feet in front yards. Corner lot visibility triangles require lower heights at intersections. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit and potentially a variance.
Antioch zoning regulations establish standard residential fence heights under the city's Municipal Code and zoning ordinance. Rear yard and interior side yard fences may be constructed up to 6 feet in height without a building permit. Front yard fences are limited to 3.5–4 feet to maintain visibility and neighborhood character. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements at intersections, typically limiting fence height to 3 feet within a 25-foot triangle measured from the curb face to preserve sight lines for drivers. Fences exceeding 6 feet require a building permit from Community Development and may require a variance with Planning Commission approval. Retaining walls are not counted toward fence height but may require separate engineering review. California Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) governs cost-sharing for boundary fences between neighbors.
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