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Oxnard is on the coast in Ventura County, about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and it is the largest city in the county.
Fence services in Oxnard
What to know before you hire in Oxnard
Permit: The city says wood, chain link, vinyl and wrought iron fences not over 6 feet high on a single-family home generally do not need a building permit. Block walls 3 feet 6 inches or taller (measured from the bottom of the footing) do need one. Retaining walls 3 feet or taller may need a building permit and may also need a grading permit. Call Building and Engineering with your height, material and length before you start.
- A third-party summary of the city code says solid fences and walls in a front yard are limited to 18 inches. Open-work fences and hedges in a front yard can go to 42 inches if they are at least half open. Confirm with the city.
- The same summary says side and rear lot line fences can go to 7 feet, and a fence on the street side of a corner lot to 6 feet. Confirm with the city.
- Block walls 3 feet 6 inches and taller, measured from the bottom of the footing, need a building permit.
- Retaining walls 3 feet and taller, measured from the bottom of the footing, need a building permit. They might also need a grading permit.
- Barbed wire, broken glass and sharp or dangerous objects on fences are banned citywide, with limited farm and industrial exceptions.
- A fence or wall in a city right of way or on city land needs an encroachment permit. Fences are not allowed in the parkway between the street and the sidewalk.
- A rear fence along an alley must leave room for trash containers: at least 6 feet wide, 30 inches deep and 4 feet tall.
- In California, neighbors who share a dividing fence are presumed to split the reasonable cost equally, and you must give 30 days written notice before you spend money on it.
What holds up in Oxnard
Oxnard has a mild, coastal Mediterranean climate. Summer highs average about 74 degrees and winter highs about 66. Most of the 15 or so inches of yearly rain falls in winter, and it is dry from late April to mid-October.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl resists salt, moisture and sun, so it holds up well in coastal air.
- Powder-coated aluminum fence. Aluminum does not rust, which makes it a common pick near the harbor and beach.
- Wood privacy fence with stainless hardware. Wood is allowed on most lots, but salt and damp air mean regular sealing and rust-proof screws.
- Block or masonry wall. Block walls handle wind well, but walls 3 feet 6 inches and taller need a city permit.
- Open-work fence for the front yard. A third-party summary of the code says the front yard limit is higher for open fences than solid ones.
Questions Oxnard homeowners ask
Do I need a permit for a fence in Oxnard?
Usually not for a wood, vinyl, chain link or wrought iron fence 6 feet or lower on a single-family home. Block walls 3 feet 6 inches and taller need one. Call Building and Engineering to be sure.
How tall can my front yard fence be?
A third-party summary of the city code says 18 inches for a solid fence and 42 inches for an open one. Check with the city before you build, since the summary is not the official code.
How tall can side and rear fences be?
The same summary says up to 7 feet on side and rear lot lines, and 6 feet on the street side of a corner lot. Confirm with the city.
What fence material lasts best near the ocean?
Vinyl and powder-coated aluminum with stainless steel hardware are the usual picks. Plain galvanized chain link and ordinary steel rust faster in salt air. Wood works if you seal it often.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall?
Block walls 3 feet 6 inches and taller need a building permit. Retaining walls 3 feet and taller need one and might need a grading permit. Heights are measured from the bottom of the footing.
Who pays for a fence between me and my neighbor?
California law presumes neighbors split the reasonable cost equally unless they agree otherwise in writing. You must give 30 days written notice before you spend money on the fence.
Can I put a fence between the sidewalk and the street?
No. A summary of the city code says fences are not allowed in the parkway. A fence on city land or in the right of way needs an encroachment permit.
Do I need to call before digging post holes?
Yes. Call 811 (DigAlert) at least 2 working days before you dig. It is free, and it keeps you from hitting gas, water or power lines.
Areas we serve
Oxnard and nearby: Port Hueneme, Ventura, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Moorpark. See the service area