Moorpark, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height
- 6 feet, most yards
- Corner triangle
- 3 feet within 15 feet
- Citation
- § 17.24.030(A), (E), (F)
- Zones
- O-S, A-E, R-A, R-L, R-E, R-1-3
Summary
Moorpark caps residential fences and walls at six feet, allows six-foot interior side and rear fences, and limits fencing and landscaping near driveways to three feet within the corner sight-distance triangle.
A wall, fence, retaining wall or any combination thereof, shall not exceed six feet in height except as herein provided... A solid wall or fence not more than six feet in height may be maintained along the interior side or rear lot lines... A wall or fence or landscape area adjacent to a driveway or street or public sidewalk...shall not exceed three feet in height within 15 feet of the intersection of the driveway and the street right-of-way...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978490; v10 updated 2026-07-01).
Full Breakdown
Moorpark Municipal Code § 17.24.030 sets fence and wall height in the open space, agricultural, and residential zones. Under subsection (A), a wall, fence, or retaining wall may not exceed six feet in height. Subsection (E) allows a solid interior side or rear fence up to six feet, so long as it doesn't extend into the required front yard except for city-approved noise attenuation. Subsection (F) limits fencing, walls, and landscaping near driveways and street intersections to three feet within 15 feet of the intersection, to preserve sight distance, with disputes decided by the community development director.
Violations & Fines
An oversized fence, wall, or hedge blocking the corner sight-distance triangle is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement correction or removal at the owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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