Fence, Walls and Retaining Walls Permits
Building permits are required for fences and walls over 6 feet high above grade and retaining walls that are over 4 feet in height measured from bottom of footing to the top of wall. Retaining walls that are in any height supporting a surcharge, the backfill behind the wall having upward slope, require a building permit also. 

The applicant shall submit calculation, structural details together with a site plan showing the set back distances from property line, for those items requiring a building permit.
Both Planning and Building and Safety Divisions will review the submitted documents. The licensed engineer shall stamp and sign the top sheet of calculations, and each sheet of structural detail.

Refer to Planning Division for Fencing Regulations under ID1332.
 
Any questions related to the building permit submittal and processing, such as permit fees, and how many set of plans are required for submittal, contact the permit counter at 949-724-6313. 

To schedule an inspection, after the permit has been issued, call 949-724-6501 .