Livermore permits wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, and metal fencing. Chain link restricted in front yards. Barbed wire banned in residential zones.
Livermore Development Code permits common fencing materials in residential zones: wood (cedar, redwood most common given wine country aesthetic), vinyl, masonry block, wrought iron, and composite. Chain link is typically restricted or prohibited in front yards and may require slat screening in side yards visible from the street. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are prohibited in residential zones. Agricultural zones on Livermore's edges permit barbed wire for livestock.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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