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Fences and walls in Downey
Downey limits residential fences to 42 inches in front and street side setbacks and 7 feet on interior side and rear lines.
Key points
- Fence height: Downey limits residential fences to 42 inches in front and street side setbacks and 7 feet on interior side and rear lines.
Each rule below links to the section of the Downey Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Downey's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How tall can a fence be in Downey?
Downey limits residential fences to 42 inches in front and street side setbacks and 7 feet on interior side and rear lines.
General information, not legal advice.
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