Ventura County requires a Zoning Clearance for fences over 7 feet, electric fences/gates, and retaining walls over 3 feet. Standard fences under 7 feet do not require a permit but must comply with height and setback standards in §8106-8.1.
Under §8106-8.1.2, a Zoning Clearance from the Planning Division is required before constructing fences over 7 feet, any fence requiring electricity for lights or gate power, and any retaining wall over 3 feet from grade on the lower side or supporting a surcharge. A separate tree permit under §8107-25 may be required if fence construction affects a protected tree. Fences within the Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors (HCWC) Overlay Zone must meet §8109-4.8 standards. Fences in the Critical Wildlife Passage Areas (CWPA) Overlay Zone must comply with §8109-4.9.
Building a fence requiring a Zoning Clearance without obtaining one is a zoning violation. Code Compliance issues notices with correction deadlines. Unpermitted fences over 7 feet may need to be reduced in height or removed. Damaging a protected tree during fence construction without a tree permit carries separate penalties under §8107-25.
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