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Building on your lot in Moorpark
Moorpark sets its own fence and wall heights for open space, agricultural and residential zones. Limits depend on the yard, grade differences, noise needs and sight lines at driveways.
Key points
- Fence height: Moorpark limits fences in open space, agricultural and residential zones to 6 ft; in front yards the top 3 ft must be open.
- Higher walls: City rule: walls may reach 10 ft where neighboring lots differ in grade or, with director approval, for noise attenuation.
Each rule below is marked Moorpark code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Moorpark code Moorpark limits fences in open space, agricultural and residential zones to 6 ft; in front yards the top 3 ft must be open. City rule: walls may reach 10 ft where neighboring lots differ in grade or, with director approval, for noise attenuation.
All 8 Moorpark rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
Lot splits under SB 9
Moorpark code 2 lots of about equal area; neither may be smaller than 40% of the original lot. At least 1,200 square feet.
All 9 Moorpark rules on lot splits under SB 9, with the code text →
RV and boat parking
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| Parking on the street |
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Solar panels and EV chargers
Moorpark code Same day over the counter, or one to three business days if electronic, or as soon after as practicable. Expedited, nondiscretionary review against a standard plan and checklist; electronic submittal and electronic signatures accepted.
All 4 Moorpark rules on solar panels and EV chargers, with the code text →
Swimming pools
Moorpark code No more than 2 inches between the ground and the bottom of the barrier. No more than 4 inches between the top of an above-ground pool and the bottom of a barrier on it.
All 16 Moorpark rules on swimming pools, with the code text →
Building in a flood zone
| Floodplain permit |
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| Building in a floodway |
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| Height of the lowest floor |
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Building on a hillside
Moorpark code Manufactured slopes may be no higher than 30 feet; slopes over 15 feet must have varied gradients. No construction or grading on slopes of 50% or more.
All 3 Moorpark rules on building on a hillside, with the code text →
Park and impact fees for new homes
Moorpark code Exempt: construction that adds no dwelling units to a lot, such as remodeling or rebuilding existing units. Exempt: accessory dwelling units under 750 square feet.
All 5 Moorpark rules on park and impact fees for new homes, with the code text →
Noise and construction hours
Moorpark code 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
All 8 Moorpark 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 |
Parking spaces required for homes
Moorpark code Only on the driveway to the required parking or an adjacent paved area; vehicles must be operative, licensed and registered Extra paved parking area may be up to 50% of the existing driveway area
All 15 Moorpark rules on parking spaces required for homes, with the code text →
Signs on homes
Moorpark code Real estate signs need no sign permit On-site garage and yard sale signs need no sign permit
All 7 Moorpark rules on signs on homes, with the code text →
Trash and recycling carts
Moorpark code Remove containers promptly, no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection Not before 5:30 p.m. on the day before collection
All 4 Moorpark rules on trash and recycling carts, with the code text →
Historic homes
| Changing a historic home |
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| Demolishing an older or historic home |
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Other Moorpark rules on this
Moorpark's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Animal keeping standards (§ 17.28.030)
- Permit to remove an oak, historic or mature tree (§ 12.12.070)
- Hillside grading standards (§ 17.38.100) — hillside areas only
- Outdoor lighting rules (Ch. 17.30)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Moorpark?
Moorpark's code: Vehicles over 19 ft long, 7 ft wide or 8 ft high may not park on council-designated streets. (Only after notice is posted on the street.) (§ 10.04.205).
What are the rules for building in a Moorpark flood zone?
Moorpark's code: A development permit is needed before any construction or development begins in a special flood hazard area. (§ 15.24.120); The lowest floor must be at least the flood map's depth number, in feet, above the highest adjacent grade. (New or substantially improved homes in an AO zone.) (§ 15.24.160).
Can I run a family child care home in Moorpark?
California law sets this for every city, including Moorpark: 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)).
What rules apply to a historic home in Moorpark?
Moorpark's code: A certificate of appropriateness is required, in addition to any building permit (Work on a designated landmark) (§ 15.36.070); A certificate of appropriateness is required; the director decides within 90 days after environmental review is complete (Demolition of a designated landmark) (§ 15.36.070).
General information, not legal advice.
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