Ventura prohibits barbed wire and razor wire fencing in residential zones. Electric fences are generally not permitted in residential areas. Chain link, wood, vinyl, wrought iron, and masonry are standard approved materials. The downtown historic district may have additional material restrictions.
Ventura's zoning code restricts certain fencing materials in residential zones. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential areas. Razor wire and concertina wire are not permitted in residential or commercial zones. Electric fences are generally prohibited in residential districts. Approved residential fence materials include wood, vinyl, chain link, wrought iron, block/masonry, and composite materials. Properties in the Downtown Ventura Historic District or other overlay zones may face additional architectural review requirements for fence materials and design. The finished side of fences must face outward. Screen fencing along commercial-residential boundaries must be wood or masonry per SBMC 24.415.100.
Prohibited fence materials in residential zones result in removal orders and code enforcement citations. Historic district violations may require design review and modification.
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