Fences and walls in Chula Vista are limited to 6 feet in height in side and rear yards and 3 feet in required front yards under CVMC 19.58.150. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle requirements. Height may be measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
Under CVMC section 19.58.150, a fence or wall not more than six feet in height may be maintained on any part of an interior or corner lot to the rear of the required front and exterior side yard setbacks. In required front yard areas, fences and walls are limited to three feet in height. In the R-1 zone, CVMC section 19.24.160 provides additional fencing requirements. Corner lots must maintain a visibility triangle at intersections — fences within this triangle area are limited in height to ensure sight lines for traffic safety. A fence or wall not more than six feet in height may be maintained within a required exterior side yard subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator. Fence height is generally measured from the lowest adjacent finished grade. Retaining walls that serve as fences have the combined height measured from the lower grade side.
Fences exceeding height limits are subject to code enforcement. The property owner may be required to reduce the fence height or remove the non-conforming structure. Violations are enforced under CVMC general penalty provisions.
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