Lodi has no special boundary-fence ordinance — neighbor cost-sharing and notice are governed by California Civil Code §841 (the 'Good Neighbor Fence Act'). Property owners share equal responsibility for reasonable costs of shared boundary fences and must give 30 days' written notice before construction or replacement.
California Civil Code §841, adopted in 2013, creates a rebuttable presumption that adjoining property owners share equally in the reasonable cost of constructing, maintaining, or replacing a fence on a shared boundary. Before commencing work, the owner proposing the project must give neighbors at least 30 days' prior written notice that describes: the problem with the existing fence, the proposed work, the estimated cost, the proposed cost-share, and the proposed timeline. A neighbor who disputes the presumption can challenge it based on factors like proportional benefit, financial hardship, or whether the work exceeds what is reasonably necessary. Lodi Municipal Code §17.14.100 governs the physical fence (height, materials, setbacks) but does not override Civil Code §841 cost-sharing. Disputes are civil matters handled in San Joaquin County Superior Court — the City of Lodi does not mediate private property-line fence disputes.
Lodi enforces the LMC height/material/location standards under Title 1 administrative citations ($100 / $200 / $500 per Cal. Gov. Code §36900). Civil Code §841 cost-sharing disputes are private civil actions — the City does not enforce reimbursement. Property-line surveys are the owner's responsibility.
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