Standard Privacy Fence Height Privacy fences, by design must be tall enough to obstruct the view into your property. For that reason, privacy fences are typically between 6-8 ft. tall in residential areas. The maximum privacy fence height is 8 ft in most cases.
Building permits are NOT required for fences or walls under 7 feet, or retaining wall footings or less unless supporting a surcharge.
Building permits are required for all structures with the exception of a structure that is less than 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
The two-metre rule for fence height The two-metre rule applies here. This limit is for fences without planning permission. Fences exceeding two metres require local authority approval. Exceptions exist for front garden fences.
Under California's Building Code, you must obtain a permit before building a fence that will be over 6 feet tall unless the top 2 feet of the fence will be barbed wire. For a front yard fence, the maximum height is 42 inches. For a backyard fence, the maximum height is 72 inches.
19 Fences complying with 1111.5 are a permitted use in Rural Zoning Districts, also entry features maximum 24' height and 30' width with minimum opening 16' height and 12' width. Public Utility Company Exception. 601.2. 12 Fences complying with 1111.5 are a permitted use in Rural Zoning Districts.