Standard fences up to 6 feet in Cupertino generally need no discretionary approval, but an 8-foot fence requires a building permit plus written neighbor consent. Fences over 10 feet, taller-than-allowed fences, and driveway gates require a Fence Exception from the Design Review Committee.
Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 16.28 regulates fence location and height. In zones not requiring site review, a 6-foot fence in side and rear setbacks needs no special approval, but building an 8-foot fence in lieu of a 6-foot fence requires a building permit and written approval from adjacent property owners (Section 16.28.040C). Under Section 16.28.060, exceptions to the height and location rules are granted by the Design Review Committee after a noticed public hearing, with mailed notice to abutting owners at least ten days beforehand. Roadway and driveway gates require a Fence Exception and must be set back at least 30 feet from front or street-side lines (Section 16.28.045). Decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
Building a non-conforming fence without required permits or a Fence Exception is an infraction under Section 16.28.070, punishable per Chapter 1.12.
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