How tall can a fence be built?
Fences up to six feet high are exempt from zoning setback and building permit requirements. A fence over six feet high is subject to setback requirements from property lines and requires a building permit from the Building Inspection division. Fences along roads may have special restrictions in height and material according to the countys Visibility Ordinance, which establishes standards to ensure adequate visibility corridors for pedestrian and vehicle safety. Contact the Department of Public Works, Land Use division at (707) 445-7205 for more information on the Visibility Ordinance.
