Fence Regulations
Whether you need a building permit to install or replace a fence, and what the permit process and fees look like.
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Maximum fence heights for front yards, side yards, and back yards. Most cities allow taller fences in backyards than in front.
Rules about shared boundary fences, including who pays for construction and maintenance, and which side faces the neighbor.
Height limits and permit requirements for retaining walls, including engineering requirements for taller walls on sloped lots.
Fencing and barrier requirements around swimming pools for child safety, including gate types, heights, and self-closing mechanisms.
General fence regulations covering setbacks from property lines, visibility at corners, and maintenance standards for existing fences.
Specific materials that are prohibited for fencing, such as barbed wire, razor wire, or electric fencing in residential zones.
Which fencing materials your city allows for residential properties — wood, vinyl, chain link, masonry — and which are restricted by zone or visibility setback.