The City of Menifee allows fences up to 6 feet of common materials (chain link, wire, or wood) without a building permit, but block walls and retaining walls require a permit, and all fences must comply with Development Code Chapter 9.185 standards.
Menifee's Code Enforcement Division states that, unless otherwise prohibited, a fence not exceeding 6 feet in height using common fencing materials may be installed without a building permit, while block walls and retaining walls require a permit. Under Menifee Municipal Code Section 9.185.030, retaining walls under 3 feet, compliant residential privacy fences, and fences required by a state or federal agency or the City for public safety are exempt from development review, though a building permit may still be required. Section 9.185.020(E) makes fence and wall review part of any plot plan, permit, or development plan application; deviations from the standards require administrative relief through the Minor Exception procedure in Chapter 9.70.
Building a block wall or retaining wall without a permit can result in code enforcement action, a stop-work directive, and the requirement to obtain permits after the fact or remove the wall.
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