Oakland Planning Code §17.108.140 sets fence heights: 42 inches in front yards, 6 ft in side/rear yards near streets, up to 8 ft within 10 ft of abutting residential property, and 10 ft maximum elsewhere on lot.
Front yard minimum: 42 inches (3.5 ft), with 6 ft allowed in certain cases. Rear yard within 10 ft of street: 6 ft max. Within 10 ft of abutting residential property: 8 ft max. All other locations: 10 ft max. Fences in front yards require Zoning Review and may need Planning and Building Permits. CA Civil Code §841.4 (spite fence doctrine) applies to fences over 10 ft built to annoy neighbors.
Code compliance notice with correction period. Remove or modify non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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