Buena Park, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned outright
- Chain link, barbed/razor wire
- Masonry standard
- 6-inch block, earth-tone finish
- Barred masonry color
- Standard grey or pink block
- Also barred
- Unfinished wood or metal
Summary
Buena Park bans chain link, barbed wire, and razor or concertina wire on RS-zone fences and requires masonry walls to use ornamental, earth-tone block rather than standard grey or pink block.
Prohibited Materials. The following fence materials are prohibited in each RS zone unless approved by the designated approval authority for security needs or required by the City, State, federal law, regulation, or as specified below. ... Chain link fencing. ... Barbed wire or electrified fencing. ... Razor or concertina wire in conjunction with a fence or wall, or by itself.
Full Breakdown
Under Buena Park Municipal Code § 19.328.030, fences in RS zones may not use unreconditioned salvaged materials, unfinished wood or metal, and, unless approved for a security need or required by law, chain link fencing, barbed wire or electrified fencing, and razor or concertina wire are prohibited outright. Masonry walls must be at least 6 inches wide and finished in ornamental, earth-tone block; standard grey or pink block is barred except to match an existing adjacent wall. Fences must also be finished on both sides and kept in good repair.
Violations & Fines
Installing chain link, barbed wire, razor wire, or unfinished wood or metal fencing in an RS zone without an approved security exception is a code violation subject to a correction notice and removal by the Community and Economic Development Director.
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