Escondido limits front yard fences to 3 feet (solid) or 3.5 feet (50%+ open). Interior side and rear fences up to 6 feet. Maximum 8 feet outside of setbacks. Governed by EMC Article 56, Sections 33-1080 and 33-1081.
EMC Article 56 (Sections 33-1080 through 33-1083) regulates fences, walls, and hedges in residential zones. Front and street side setbacks: maximum 3 feet if less than 50% open materials, or 3.5 feet if at least 50% open (e.g., wrought iron). Interior side and rear setbacks: maximum 6 feet. Outside of setbacks: maximum 8 feet. Solid materials (masonry, wood) may be used up to 3 feet in front/street side yards and up to 6 feet in interior side/rear yards; decorative open materials (at least 50% open) may be used for the full allowable height. Play field fencing (tennis courts, basketball courts) may be up to 15 feet with a minimum 5-foot setback from property lines. Security fences around commercial or industrial uses may be up to 8 feet.
Code Compliance enforcement notice with correction period. Removal or modification required for non-compliant fences.
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