Fences and walls in San Juan Bautista: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the San Juan Bautista 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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Corner visibility	At least 20 feet from where the street lines meet, and at least 10 feet from the right-of-way. Applies: Corner lots: fences or hedges over 4 feet above the average crown of the adjacent streets. § 10-1-505 · code text On a corner lot a fence or hedge over four feet (4') in height above the average crown of adjacent streets shall be not less than twenty feet (20') from the point of intersection of the street right-of-way lines, or said lines extended, or less than ten feet (10') from said right-of-way at any point.
Height anywhere on the lot	No more than 6 feet above ground. Applies: In any yard, except where the front yard and corner lot limits apply. § 10-1-505 · code text If not exceeding at any point six feet (6') in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at such point, such may be located in any yard or court, except as hereinafter specified.
Front yard height	May not block visibility above 3 feet. Applies: Fences, walls or hedges in the required front yard. § 10-1-505 · code text Where such fence, wall, or hedge is located within the required front yard, it shall not obscure visibility above a height of three feet (3') above the elevation of the surface of the ground.
Side and rear yard height	No more than 8 feet above ground. Applies: Required rear or side yards. Corner lots backing onto another R lot's side line need extra side street distance within 25 feet. § 10-1-505 · code text If not exceeding at any point eight feet (8') in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at such point, they may be located in any required rear yard or side yard, provided that on a corner lot, abutting in the rear the side lot line of another lot in an R District, no such fence, wall, or hedge within twenty-five feet (25') of the common lot line shall be closer to the side street lot line than one-half (1/2) the least depth of the front yard required on such other lot fronting the side street.
Permit	Yes. A permit is required. Applies: Hedges, shrubs, other plantings, fences or similar structures in a street. § 7-8-630 · code text No hedge, shrub, or other planting whatsoever, fence or similar structure shall be planted, erected, or maintained in a street without a permit.

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Fences are limited to 3 feet in the required front yard and 8 feet in required rear or side yards (city rule).

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