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Building on your lot in Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills sets fence heights by yard, with lower limits in front yards and on corner lots. The city also limits how much of the yard accessory buildings cover, and limits the visitors and workers of home businesses.
Key points
- Fence height: Agoura Hills limits fences to 3.5 feet in required front yards, 6 feet in interior side and rear yards, 8 feet beside commercial zones.
- Accessory buildings: Agoura Hills: one-story accessory buildings up to 14 feet may cover at most 25% of the minimum rear yard plus 40% of buildable area.
- Home business: Agoura Hills allows at most 2 business visitors an hour and 8 a day; no one other than a resident may work there.
Each rule below is marked Agoura Hills code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Agoura Hills code Agoura Hills limits fences to 3.5 feet in required front yards, 6 feet in interior side and rear yards, 8 feet beside commercial zones.
All 7 Agoura Hills rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Agoura Hills code Agoura Hills: one-story accessory buildings up to 14 feet may cover at most 25% of the minimum rear yard plus 40% of buildable area.
All 9 Agoura Hills rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
Running a business from home
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Lot splits under SB 9
Agoura Hills code Each new parcel must be at least 40% of the original lot area. Each new parcel must be at least 1,200 square feet.
All 12 Agoura Hills rules on lot splits under SB 9, with the code text →
Solar panels and EV chargers
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Tree removal
Agoura Hills code Yes. A development tree permit is required. 1 replacement tree of the same species, 24-inch box.
All 9 Agoura Hills rules on tree removal, with the code text →
Swimming pools
Agoura Hills code No more than 2 inches between the ground and the bottom of the barrier. No more than 4 inches of clearance at the bottom of the barrier.
All 13 Agoura Hills rules on swimming pools, with the code text →
Pets, chickens and bees
Agoura Hills code Yes, up to 50 birds. Yes, up to 50 birds.
All 9 Agoura Hills rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text →
Building in a flood zone
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Building on a hillside
Agoura Hills code No development or soil disturbance on slopes over 35%, except access roads to a home. Graded and cut-and-fill slopes must be planted or protected within 30 days after grading ends.
All 7 Agoura Hills rules on building on a hillside, with the code text →
Noise and construction hours
Agoura Hills code 55 dB(A) outdoors from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 50 dB(A) outdoors from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
All 4 Agoura Hills rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text →
Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Home alarm permits and false alarms
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Signs on homes
Agoura Hills code At most 6 square feet in sign area and 6 feet in height. Temporary yard signs need no permit.
All 5 Agoura Hills rules on signs on homes, with the code text →
Trash and recycling carts
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Other Agoura Hills rules on this
Agoura Hills's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Parking oversize vehicles on residential streets (§ 3201) — on public streets in residential zones
- Transportation impact fee for new homes (§ 8501)
- Fire protection development fee (§ 8602)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a business from my home in Agoura Hills?
Agoura Hills allows at most 2 business visitors an hour and 8 a day; no one other than a resident may work there.
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Agoura Hills?
Agoura Hills's code: Expedited review. You may apply by email, electronic signatures are accepted, and only 1 inspection is required. (Applies to small home rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.) (§ 8216); The building permit is issued within 3 business days, or as soon after as practicable. (Applies to complete small home rooftop solar applications that meet the city checklist and standard plan.) (§ 8216).
What are the rules for building in an Agoura Hills flood zone?
Agoura Hills's code: A development permit is required before any construction or development, including manufactured homes, in a special flood hazard area. (§ 3705).
Can I run a family child care home in Agoura Hills?
California law sets this for every city, including Agoura Hills: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Agoura Hills?
Agoura Hills's code: The alarm must stop or reset within 15 minutes. (§ 4202).
When can trash carts go out to the curb in Agoura Hills?
Agoura Hills's code: Remove carts by 8:00 p.m. on collection day or within two hours after actual collection, whichever is later. (§ 5337); Not before 5:30 p.m. the day before scheduled collection; carts must be out by 6:00 a.m. on collection day (§ 5337).
General information, not legal advice.
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