Fence permits in El Monte are required for walls and fences above certain heights. The Building & Safety Division processes fence permits. Fences in the street side yard within 10 ft of the street cannot exceed 4 ft.
Under EMMC Section 17.60.120 and the building code, permits are required for fences exceeding standard height limits. Fences over 6 feet (permitted in freeway-adjacent areas) require building permits. Masonry and block walls require permits regardless of height. Retaining walls over 4 feet need engineering review and permits. Front yard fences exceeding 42 inches must use see-through materials approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development. All fence construction must comply with the El Monte Zoning Code (Title 17).
Unpermitted fences face code enforcement. Contact the Building and Safety Division or Planning Division.
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