Moorpark requires a Zoning Clearance and possibly a Building Permit for fences and walls over 42 inches (3.5 feet). Walls over 3 feet may require engineered footings. Retaining walls require permits regardless of height. Standard fences under the height limit in residential zones do not typically require a permit.
Fences and garden walls over 42 inches in height require a Zoning Clearance from the Planning Division and may also require a Building Permit from Building and Safety. Block or masonry walls over 3 feet in height may require an engineered footing per the Building Code. All retaining walls, regardless of height, should be checked with Building and Safety regarding permit requirements. All fences and walls, including retaining walls, must be constructed of new or good used material in accordance with Chapter 15.08 Building Code standards. Fences must be maintained in a state of good repair, and dilapidated, dangerous, or unsightly fences must be repaired or removed. Swimming pool fences must meet additional requirements under Section 17.24.030.
Building a fence without required permits subjects the property owner to a stop-work order and requirement for retroactive permits with potential penalty fees. Unpermitted retaining walls may require engineering review and potential reconstruction. Contact Building and Safety at (805) 517-6272 for permit questions.
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