Most residential fences under 6 feet in Simi Valley do not require a building permit. Permits are required for fences over 6 feet, masonry or concrete walls, and fences with electrical components such as automated gates.
The Simi Valley Building Division exempts standard wood, vinyl, and chain-link fences under 6 feet from building permit requirements, consistent with California Building Code Section 105.2. A building permit is required for masonry or concrete block walls over 3.5 feet, any fence or wall over 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing, and fences with electrical components (gate motors, lighting). All fences must comply with Development Code setback and height standards regardless of permit requirements. Properties in hillside overlay zones may need planning review even for fences under 6 feet.
Building a fence that requires a permit without obtaining one results in a stop-work notice and potential double permit fees for retroactive approval. Fences that do not meet code may require modification or removal. Code Enforcement responds to complaints at (805) 583-6238.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley Municipal Code Chapter 22 establishes noise standards that prohibit excessive noise during nighttime hours in residential zones. The city enforce...
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley regulates the use of leaf blowers and similar powered garden equipment through noise ordinance provisions. Gas-powered leaf blowers are subject t...
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces and prohibits blocking sidewalks, driveways, and fire hydrants. Driveway modifications requir...
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley enforces a 72-hour street parking limit for all vehicles on public streets. Additional restrictions apply to specific streets, school zones, and ...
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley regulates the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential properties. Vehicles must be stored in approved lo...
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley restricts the parking and storage of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and vehicles with comm...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Ventura County.
See how other cities in Ventura County handle permit requirements.
See how Simi Valley's permit requirements rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.