Anaheim allows wood, masonry, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron fences. Screening fences require solid masonry or view-obscuring materials. Block walls common in Southern California. HOAs may mandate materials.
Anaheim permits various fence materials in residential zones including wood, masonry/block, stucco, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron. Screening fences under AMC §18.38.200 must be solid masonry wall, view-obscuring vinyl or chain link with slats, or building walls. Vines and shrubbery required where screening is visible from public view. Block walls are the most common residential fence type in Southern California for durability and privacy. Building permits required for masonry walls exceeding height limits. Chain link may be restricted in front yards by some residential zone requirements. HOAs commonly mandate specific materials, colors, and architectural review. Barbed wire and razor wire prohibited in residential zones.
Non-compliant materials: code enforcement. Building without permit: stop-work order.
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