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Fences and walls in Tiburon

Tiburon limits fences in any setback to 6 feet; fences or walls over three and one-half feet need site plan and architectural review approval.

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Key points

  • Fence height: Tiburon limits fences in any setback to 6 feet; fences or walls over three and one-half feet need site plan and architectural review approval.

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

What Tiburon's code says

Tiburon code What Tiburon's code adds
Corner visibility
  • Fences and walls must not block safe vision from vehicles or of pedestrians.
    § 16-30.040 · code text
    Fences (including walls used as fences) shall not be located, designed, or constructed so as to impair safe vision from vehicles or of pedestrians.
Height anywhere on the lot
  • No more than 6 feet in any setback.
    Applies: A fence or wall over 3.5 feet needs site plan and architectural review approval.
    § 16-30.040 · code text
    A fence, wall, or retaining wall shall not exceed six feet in height in any setback, with the following exceptions:
  • Lower side: 6 feet plus the grade difference, never over 9 feet. Upper side: 6 feet.
    Applies: Fence or wall on a shared residential property line with a grade difference, if the review authority approves.
    § 16-30.040 · code text
    The fence and/or wall would have a maximum height of six feet on the upper side of the structure; and a maximum height on the lower side of the structure of six feet plus the difference in surface elevation between the adjoining property at the property line, but in no instance more than nine feet;
Permit
  • Yes. Site plan and architectural review approval is required.
    Applies: Fences, walls or retaining walls over 3.5 feet tall.
    § 16-30.040 · code text
    A fence, wall, or retaining wall greater than three and one-half feet in height shall not be erected without site plan and architectural review approval as provided in section 16-52.020 (site plan and architectural review).

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How tall can a fence be in Tiburon?

Tiburon limits fences in any setback to 6 feet; fences or walls over three and one-half feet need site plan and architectural review approval.

General information, not legal advice.

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