Fence Repair in Oxnard, CA
Most fences fail at the posts first. A good repair company fixes the cause, like rotted posts or loose footings, not just the boards you can see.
- 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.
Afternoon winds blow off the ocean, mostly from the west or northwest. Tight solid panels catch more wind than open styles, so posts should be set deep.
Oxnard sits on a flat coastal plain built from river silt, sand and gravel. Ask your pro about post depth and footing for your lot.
Oxnard rules that apply
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.
Questions
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.