Standard residential fences within height limits generally do not require a building permit in Santa Maria. Retaining walls and masonry walls over certain heights require permits.
Standard residential fences within the allowed height limits (3 feet front, 6 feet side/rear) generally do not require a building permit in Santa Maria. Retaining walls over 4 feet, masonry walls, and fences exceeding standard heights require building permits. All fences must comply with the Development Code. Fences in the public right-of-way or utility easements are not permitted. Property owners should verify the property line before construction.
Fences requiring permits built without them must be retroactively permitted or removed.
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