Costa Mesa limits front setback fences to 3 feet and side/rear fences to 6 feet maximum. Corner lots require fences over 36 inches to be set back 5 feet from the street side property line. Fences exceeding maximums require discretionary review.
Under Costa Mesa's zoning regulations and the city's wall and fence standards, the maximum fence height within the front setback (10 feet from the property line) is 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet in height. On corner lots in R2-MD, R2-HD, and R-3 zones, walls and fences exceeding 36 inches must be set back 5 feet from the street side property line. Any walls or fences exceeding the maximum specified height limits require discretionary review through the Planning Division. Vision clearance at intersections requires reduced heights within sight triangles. Building permits are required for fence construction, and the Planning Division reviews location and materials.
Over-height fences without approval are subject to Code Enforcement action. Fences built without permits may be ordered removed or require retroactive approval.
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