Garden Grove limits front yard fences to 36 inches. Interior lot fences behind the front yard setback can be up to 7 feet. Corner lots allow up to 8 feet behind both front and corner side yard setbacks. Any portion above 7 feet must be openwork (60% or less solid).
Under GGMC Section 9.18.130, fences, walls, and hedges in any R zone may be 36 inches in height anywhere on the lot. In front yards, pilasters on 36-inch fences may extend an additional 6 inches. On interior lots, fences up to 7 feet are allowed behind the required front yard setback line. On corner and reverse corner lots, fences up to 8 feet above adjacent natural grade are allowed behind both the front yard setback and corner side yard setback. All fences are measured from the highest elevation on the subject lot. Any portion exceeding 7 feet must be openwork, defined as a fence where solid portions are evenly distributed and constitute no more than 60% of the total surface area. A 25-foot vision triangle must be maintained at corner lot intersections.
Fence height violations are enforced by Code Enforcement. Property owners receive notice to bring fences into compliance. Non-compliance may result in administrative fines under general penalty provisions.
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