Oakley, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Oakley Municipal Code Title 9 regulates fencing materials primarily through zoning standards and design review. In residential zones, allowed materials include wood (board, board-on-board, stockade), vinyl/composite, wrought iron, tubular steel, masonry (brick, block, stone), and combinations such as split-rail with wire mesh backing. Chain-link fencing is typically prohibited in front yards and in any location visible from a public street in residential zones, though it is allowed in rear yards and in commercial/industrial zones. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are prohibited in residential zones but permitted on agricultural-zoned properties for livestock control — a significant distinction given Oakley's remaining farming areas. Concertina wire is banned everywhere except on government/institutional property with specific approvals. Fence materials must be maintained in good condition; dilapidated, leaning, or graffiti-covered fences can trigger code enforcement as a blight nuisance under Oakley Municipal Code Title 8. HOA-governed subdivisions frequently require specific materials (often redwood or cedar board-on-board or vinyl) with approved stains, and prohibit visible chain-link entirely. Replacement of non-conforming existing fences may be grandfathered if in-kind.