No specific material prohibition in general zoning, but fences in wildfire zone areas must use fire-resistant materials. HOAs may impose additional standards. Permits required for fences exceeding standard height limits. TOMC Title 9.
Fence material regulations in Thousand Oaks follow the zoning code. Standard permitted materials include wood, wrought iron, vinyl, concrete block, and composite materials. Chain link is allowed in side and rear yards but may be restricted in front yards. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited in residential zones. Electric fences in residential areas are generally prohibited. Some HOAs have additional material restrictions (e.g., requiring wrought iron or masonry). Fences in hillside areas must comply with fire-resistant material requirements in VHFHSZ zones.
Installing prohibited fence materials (barbed wire, razor wire in residential zones): code enforcement notice with 30 days to remove. Fines of $100/day for non-compliance. Non-fire-resistant fencing in VHFHSZ areas may be cited by the fire department. HOA violations are enforced through the HOA process separately.
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