Simi Valley, CA Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements (2026)

Per City of Simi Valley Planning Division guidance citing SVMC Chapter 9-30, the permit process for residential fences and walls works as follows. First, the applicant ensures the proposed fence or wall meets City standards for location, type, and height by reviewing the Residential Fences and Walls Exhibit and SVMC Section 9-30.050. Next, the applicant prepares a plot plan showing the location, type, and height of the proposed wall or fence, and submits it to the Planning Division. If all requirements and standards are met, a Zoning Clearance is issued. For most residential fences and walls at or under six feet, a Building Permit is not required. However, a Building Permit (in addition to the Zoning Clearance) is required for: a garden wall over six feet in height, any retaining wall, and any fence, wall, or hedge over 24 inches in height within the Traffic Safety Sight Area or the public right-of-way. The Planning Division can be reached at (805) 583-6769 or enviroservices@simivalley.org; the Building Permit Counter is at (805) 583-6723. Building Permit applications are subject to SVMC Title 8 (Building Code), including Chapter 5 (Permits).