Fence Regulations in San Diego

Cities often impose restrictions on the location and height of a fence or hedge on a property. In the case of fences, there can even be a restriction based on the type of fence being used.

Fence Regulations in San Diego

San Diego Municipal Code §142.0310 addresses the location and height of fences. It dictates that no portion of a fence shall extend beyond the property’s premises into the public right of way unless a permit has been obtained.

No more than 30% of the fence may exceed the height limit by up to 6 inches measured from the lowest grade abutting the fence to the top of the fence. Fences height in visible areas shall not exceed 3 feet.

Fence height in required front and street side yards depends on whether the fence type is solid or open.

For a solid fence, it shall not exceed 3 feet in height unless it abuts a major street or freeway then it may be up to 6 feet if there is at least one horizontal or vertical offset for every 120 square feet of fence area.

If it is a standard open metal chain fence located at the front or street side property line, it shall not exceed 3 feet while other open fences are permitted up to 6 feet.

An open fence shall have at least 35% vertical surface area of each 6-foot section open to light except within the Coastal Overlay Zone where an open fence shall have at least 75% of its vertical surface area open to light.

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