What is the process for building a fence or wall around my property and how high of a wall can I build?
A permit is required for building a wall or fence. Plans must be approved by the Planning Division prior to the construction or submittal of plans to the Building Division. The standard provisions are (click here for details): In a residential zone, walls and fences may be up to 42 inches solid in height in the front setback. The rear and interior side may be built up to 6 feet in height. In a commercial zone, walls and fences may be up to 42 inches solid in height in the front setback. The rear and interior side may be built up to 6 feet in height. In an industrial zone, walls and fences may be up to 42 inches solid in height in the front setback. The rear and interior side may be built up to 8 feet in height. Furthermore, fences in the traffic safety zones (all districts) may be a maximum of only 30 inches in height for solid and a maximum 54 inches for open fencing. 1. The triangular area is formed by measuring 25 feet in both directions from the intersection of the front and street
