Residential fences up to 7 ft generally exempt from building permit per CA Building Code §105.2(1). Fences over 7 ft, masonry walls over 4 ft, and pool barriers require permits. Zoning compliance still required for all fences.
Clovis follows CA Building Code permit exemptions. However, any fence must comply with CMC Title 9 height limits and sight-triangle rules regardless of permit. Masonry/concrete walls over 4 ft require permits and engineering. HOAs may impose stricter review — check CC&Rs. This permits rule under Clovis's fences ordinances applies to properties within Clovis city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Clovis code enforcement directly or consult the official California municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Unpermitted fence over 7 ft or masonry wall over 4 ft: stop-work order, $100-$500, plus required permit fee.
Clovis, CA
Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
Clovis, CA
Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
Clovis, CA
Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
Clovis, CA
CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
Clovis, CA
Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
Clovis, CA
Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enf...
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