Santa Clarita exempts most standard residential fences from building permits. Chain link or wire fences under 12 feet, wood/vinyl/wrought iron fences under 6 feet, and block walls under 42 inches do not require permits. Fences in flood hazard zones require permits.
SCMC Title 18 exempts the following from permits: chain link or wire fences up to 12 feet, wood/vinyl/open wrought iron fences up to 6 feet, and block walls or pilasters up to 42 inches. However, fences cannot be built within a flood hazard area or floodplain without permits. Fences requiring grading or affecting drainage may also need permits. HOA design approval may be required separately.
Fences built in flood zones without permits face enforcement action. Retroactive permits may be required.
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Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
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Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
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Vehicles parked 72+ hours without moving on public streets may be reported as abandoned per CVC §22651. LA County Sheriff and city code enforcement handle co...
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Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
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EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
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Santa Clarita regulates exotic pets through SCMC 17.62 and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulations. Many exotic species are prohibited ...
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