A building permit is required for any fence over 7 feet in height under the California Residential Code adopted at §15.12. Fences 6 feet or less generally do not require a permit but must still meet §17.22 zoning standards.
Permit submittal includes a site plan showing setbacks, dimensions, and materials. Permits are issued by the Building Division through the online Citizen Access Portal. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured from the bottom of the footing) also require a building permit and engineered drawings.
Construction without a required permit can trigger a stop-work order and double permit fees.
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