Fences and walls in Anaheim: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Anaheim Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Front yard height	No more than 3 feet tall, unless the code allows otherwise. Applies: In required front or street setbacks in single-family and multiple-family residential zones; the limit is 6 feet in RH-1 and RH-2 zones. § 18.46.110 · code text Maximum Height \| 3 feet, except as provided herein No more than 6 feet tall, unless the code allows otherwise. Applies: In required front or street setbacks in the RH-1 and RH-2 zones. § 18.46.110 · code text 6 feet in RH-1 and RH-2 Zones*, except as provided herein
Side and rear yard height	No more than 8 feet tall. Applies: In required side, rear or interior setbacks in all zones; a wall or fence over 7 feet needs a building permit. § 18.46.110 · code text Maximum Height \| 8 feet (1)
Permit	A building permit is required for any wall or fence over 7 feet tall. Applies: In required side, rear or interior setbacks. § 18.46.110 · code text Any wall or fence greater than seven (7) feet in height will require a building permit

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Anaheim fence limits: 3 feet in residential front and street setbacks (6 feet in RH-1 and RH-2); 8 feet in side and rear setbacks.

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