Fences over 42 inches require a building permit in Downey. Fences at or below 42 inches still need Planning and possibly Engineering approval. Street side yard fences up to 7 ft allowed with 3 ft setback from property line.
In Downey, building permits for fences may be issued over-the-counter with a short application and flat-rate fees for single-family properties. Fences 42 inches or less require Planning and possibly Engineering approval but not a building permit. Fences over 42 inches require a building permit from the Building Division plus Planning and Engineering approval. Commercial fencing requires additional Fire Department review. A building permit may be issued to a California licensed contractor or an owner-builder residing in the single-family residence. Permits are issued at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey.
Unpermitted fences are subject to code enforcement. Applications abandoned after 180 days are deemed abandoned unless extended.
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