Common fence materials including wood, vinyl, wrought iron, and masonry are permitted in Mountain View; chain link is restricted in front yards and barbed wire is prohibited residentially.
Mountain View allows a range of fence materials consistent with residential character goals. Wood, vinyl, composite, stucco masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal are all permitted in residential zones. Chain link fencing is discouraged in front yards and may be prohibited in some design review areas and historic neighborhoods; it remains allowed in side and rear yards and for construction site fencing. Barbed wire, razor wire, and concertina wire are prohibited on residential properties. Electric fencing is generally prohibited except for limited agricultural exceptions not applicable in city limits. Reflective or highly glossy materials may require review to prevent glare impacts on neighbors. Salvaged or unconventional materials such as pallets are often denied on aesthetic grounds.
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