No permit is required to build a fence in Daly City as long as it does not exceed the 6-foot height limit. Fences over 6 feet or retaining walls may require a building permit.
Daly City does not require a building permit for residential fences that comply with the 6-foot height limit under DCMC §17.40.020. Fences that exceed 6 feet, retaining walls, or fences requiring footings may need a building permit. Contact the Daly City Building Division at (650) 991-8061 for specific questions about whether a permit is required for your project.
Unpermitted construction: stop-work order. May require removal or modification. Retroactive permit with penalty fees.
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Daly City prohibits nuisance barking under Title 6 (Animals) and Chapter 9.22 (Disturbing the Peace). Owners must prevent dogs from habitually barking or how...
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Construction with a valid city permit is allowed weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM in Daly City. Weekend and holiday construction hours are more restricted. Unpermitted ...
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Daly City regulates noise under Chapter 9.22 (Disturbing the Peace). Residential sound limits are 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime. The general quiet peri...
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Daly City restricts overnight and extended parking of large commercial vehicles in residential zones. California Vehicle Code provisions on commercial vehicl...
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Daly City prohibits parking RVs, boats, trailers, and camper shells in the front yard of residential lots. They may only be parked on the driveway within app...
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Daly City enforces California Vehicle Code §22651 for abandoned vehicles (72 hours on public street). Street sweeping parking restrictions are posted by bloc...
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