Oxnard follows California's Good Neighbor Fence law (Civil Code §841), which presumes equal cost sharing for boundary fences. The finished side of a fence should face outward toward the neighbor.
California Civil Code Section 841 establishes that adjoining landowners share equally in the responsibility and cost of maintaining a boundary fence. Oxnard's local code does not override this state law. Before building or replacing a boundary fence, property owners should provide written notice to the adjoining owner. Disputes about fence cost sharing can be resolved in small claims court. The attractive or finished side of a fence is customarily, and in some cases required, to face the neighboring property.
Fence disputes are generally civil matters. If a fence violates city height or setback requirements, code compliance may issue a notice of violation.
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