California Civil Code §841, the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013, governs boundary fences in Citrus Heights. Adjoining landowners are presumed equally responsible for reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or replacement of boundary fences. Written 30-day notice is required before construction.
California Civil Code §841 creates a statewide cost-sharing framework for boundary fences that preempts inconsistent local ordinances. Key provisions: adjoining landowners are presumed to share equally the reasonable cost of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of a boundary fence. A property owner who intends to alter a shared fence must give 30 days written notice to the adjoining owner. The notice must describe the problem, the proposed solution, cost estimates, timeline, and the proposed cost share. A neighbor who objects can rebut the equal-share presumption in small claims court by showing the presumption is unjust (disparate benefit, financial hardship, or unwanted work). Civil Code §841.4 prohibits spite fences over 10 feet built maliciously. The city does not mediate boundary disputes; unresolved issues go to Sacramento County Superior Court small claims (up to $12,500 for individuals).
Civil matter. Neighbor may sue for half the fence cost if notice procedures followed. Spite fence remedies: removal order + damages.
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