Fences and walls in Ventura County: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Ventura County 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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Height anywhere on the lot	No more than 6 feet. Applies: In the coastal zone, anywhere on the lot except the clear sight triangle or a required setback next to a street. § 8175-3.11 · code text A maximum six-foot-high wall, fence or hedge may be located anywhere on the lot except in the clear sight triangle or required setback area adjacent to a street. Up to 8 feet, for a see-through fence. Applies: Coastal zone, at or near the boundary of a COS or CA lot with an agricultural operation, or a subdivision next to one. § 8175-3.11 · code text A maximum eight-foot-high see-through fence may be located on any lot zoned COS or CA that contains an agricultural operation, or in a subdivision that abuts an agricultural operation in a COS or CA zone, provided that such fence is located at or near the boundary line separating such properties.
Front yard height	No more than 3 feet. Applies: In Old Town Saticoy, for solid fences, walls or hedges in a Primary Street or Side Street setback. § 8119-1.8.3 · code text When located within a Primary Street or Side Street setback, the maximum height for solid fences, walls or hedges shall be three (3) feet. No more than 5 feet. Applies: In Old Town Saticoy, for see-through or combination fences in a street setback that are at least 50% visible. § 8119-1.8.3 · code text When the fence, wall or hedge is see-through, transparent, or a combination (see Sec. 8119-1.8.3(c) below), the maximum height shall be five (5) feet. No more than 3 feet. Applies: In the required setback next to a street, in the coastal zone. § 8175-3.11 · code text No fences, walls or hedges over three (3) feet high may be placed in the required setback area adjacent to a street.
Side and rear yard height	No more than 6 feet. Applies: In Old Town Saticoy, within a side or rear yard setback. § 8119-1.8.3 · code text When located within a side or rear yard setback, the maximum height shall be six (6) feet.

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In the coastal zone, Ventura County limits fences to 6 feet, and to 3 feet in a required setback next to a street.

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