Santa Ana regulates shared fences and walls between neighbors under SAMC Section 41-610. Side and rear yard fences up to 8 feet are permitted. California Civil Code Section 841 governs cost-sharing obligations for boundary fences between adjacent property owners.
Under SAMC Section 41-610, fences and walls in side and rear yards shall not exceed eight feet in height measured from the top of the curb or established grade. Boundary fences between neighboring properties are subject to California Civil Code Section 841 (the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013), which presumes equal cost-sharing for reasonable maintenance and replacement of boundary fences. Disputes over fence placement, height, or cost-sharing may be resolved through mediation or small claims court. Fences must not obstruct sight distance at intersections or driveways.
Fences exceeding height limits without approval are subject to code enforcement action requiring modification or removal. Fence disputes between neighbors are generally civil matters resolved through California Civil Code provisions.
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