Santa Ana's front yard fences are restricted to specific materials: wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, stone, brick, stucco, or decorative block under SAMC Sec. 41-610. Chain link is not permitted in front yards. Side and rear fences have more flexible material options.
SAMC Sec. 41-610 specifies that front yard fences in residential zones must be composed of only the following materials: wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, stone, brick, stucco, or decorative block (such as slump stone or split-faced block). Chain link fencing is prohibited in front yards. The design must allow visibility between or through fence elements above 18 inches in height — portions at 18 inches and below may be opaque or solid, while elements above must be spaced no closer than 4 inches apart with each member no wider than 4 inches. Side and rear yard fences have more flexible material options and may be solid/opaque. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited in residential zones. All fence materials must be maintained in good condition per the property maintenance code.
Non-compliant materials: code enforcement citation requiring modification or replacement. Front yard fences built without planning permit: violation notice.
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