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No fences or walls over 3 feet in the Vision Triangle area. Applies: In the Mission Boulevard Corridor Zones.
§ 10-24.3.2.040 · code textFences and walls above 3 feet are prohibited in the Vision Triangle area. -
Screening may not block visibility at the intersection; the city's traffic code visibility rules apply. Applies: For lots where 2 or more streets meet, in Downtown Zones.
§ 10-28.3.2.010 · code textWhere a lot is situated at the intersection of two or more streets, screening may not be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to obstruct intersection visibility, in compliance with Ordinance No. 100 C.S., as amended, Article 9 (Obstructions to Visibility at Intersections Prohibited) of the Hayward Traffic Code, as the same are now in effect or which may be amended or replaced.
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| Height anywhere on the lot |
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No fence unnecessarily over 6 feet high. Applies: Along or near the property lines of a residential lot. A fence unnecessarily higher is a private nuisance.
§ 4-1.06 · code textIt shall be unlawful for any person to cause, suffer or allow any fence, or other structure in the nature of a fence, unnecessarily exceeding six (6) feet in height, to be erected or maintained along or near the property lines of any residence lot in the City of Hayward. -
No more than 5 feet. Applies: Unroofed courtyard screening in Downtown Zones, set back at least as far as the adjoining building face. Needs Director approval.
§ 10-28.3.2.010 · code textScreening installed to create a courtyard without a roof must be a maximum of five feet in height and be set back at least as far as the adjoining building face. -
No more than 7 feet for the fence and retaining wall together. Applies: For fences on or attached to retaining walls in Downtown Zones.
§ 10-28.3.2.010 · code textThe total height of fences and the retaining walls that they are mounted on or attached to are limited to seven feet in height. -
No more than 42 inches. Applies: Interior fences on mobile home lots. No fence may be closer than 3 feet to a mobile home, cabana, awning or other structure.
§ 5-3.420 · code textNo interior fence shall exceed a height of forty-two (42) inches nor shall any fence be located closer than three (3) feet to any mobile home, cabana, awning, or other structure.
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| Side and rear yard height |
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No more than 7 feet. Applies: Within the required side and rear setbacks in Downtown Zones.
§ 10-28.3.2.010 · code textWithin Required Side and Rear Setback 2 | 7' -
No more than 4 feet. Applies: Along a rear property line where it would block a view, such as where an alley meets a street, in Downtown Zones.
§ 10-28.3.2.010 · code textWhen installed along a rear property line, such as at the intersection of an alley and a street, that will obstruct a view, maximum 4'. -
No more than 7 feet. Applies: In any side or rear setback in the Mission Boulevard Corridor Zones.
§ 10-24.3.2.040 · code textA. Height. Fences and walls shall be constructed to a maximum height of seven (7) feet in any side or rear setback, and to a maximum height of four (4) feet in any portion of a front or street side setback, except that where the rear or side setback is contiguous to the BART tracks, a flood control channel, or parking lot, a maximum 8-foot-high fence or wall is permitted. -
Up to 8 feet. Applies: Where a side or rear setback borders the BART tracks, a flood control channel or a parking lot, in Mission Boulevard Corridor Zones.
§ 10-24.3.2.040 · code textA. Height. Fences and walls shall be constructed to a maximum height of seven (7) feet in any side or rear setback, and to a maximum height of four (4) feet in any portion of a front or street side setback, except that where the rear or side setback is contiguous to the BART tracks, a flood control channel, or parking lot, a maximum 8-foot-high fence or wall is permitted.
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| Permit |
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Yes. Director approval is needed before a Building Permit is issued, as applicable. Applies: For courtyard screening and fences on retaining walls in Downtown Zones.
§ 10-28.3.2.010 · code textThe following screening types must comply with the specified requirements and requires Director approval before issuing a Building Permit, as applicable.
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