Huntington Beach limits front yard fences to 42 inches and side/rear yard fences to 6 feet in residential districts. Fences required as conditions of project approval need fire department review.
Under Huntington Beach's zoning code, residential front yard fences are limited to 42 inches (3.5 feet). Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Corner lots must maintain sight-line visibility triangles. Walls and fences less than 6 feet required as project conditions need Fire Department review. Fences above the limits require a variance from the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. Retaining walls that also serve as fences have combined height calculations.
Non-compliant fences may result in code enforcement notices requiring modification or removal.
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