Fence permits in Compton are not required for masonry fences under 5 ft or wood fences under 6 ft. Fences exceeding these heights require a building permit. All fences must comply with Chapter 30 zoning regulations for setbacks and height in yard areas.
Under CMC Section 30-44, the Compton Architectural Review Board oversees fence design and material compliance. Standard fences under 6 feet using approved materials (wrought iron, masonry, white picket) generally do not require a building permit but must comply with zoning standards. Non-standard materials require Board approval through a minor modification process. The Board maintains a list of approved alternate materials including split rail fences, enameled steel fences, hedges, and other landscaping treatments. Major modifications to fencing standards require a variance in accordance with CMC Section 30-27 through the Planning Commission. Chain link fences in residential areas are restricted to specific locations: swimming pool enclosures not visible from public right-of-way, and vacant lots/construction sites.
Installing prohibited fencing materials or exceeding height limits without a variance is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement, fines, and potential removal.
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