Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.160(1)(a) caps fences in required front and exterior side yard setbacks at 3 feet 6 inches; rear and interior side yards allow up to 8 feet (6 ft solid plus 2 ft lattice).
Fences between exterior side yards and the front setback area can reach 6 ft if set back at least 3 ft from the property line, with landscaping (no hedges over 3 ft 6 in) maintained between fence and sidewalk. Heights above 6 ft must be 50% open (lattice or decorative). Gates/trellises up to 10 ft tall and 10 ft wide are allowed per street frontage. Heights above the limits require a Conditional Fence Permit under §24.08 Part 7. Clear corner triangles and clear vision areas may not exceed 3 ft 6 in.
Code enforcement under Ch. 4.04. Removal/alteration ordered; abatement liens may follow.
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