How high can my fence be?

The maximum height of a solid fence, wall or hedge shall be as follows:

- Front Limited Height. Fences, walls, and hedges located within a required front yard setback area or within the site distance area as defined herein shall be limited to a maximum height of three feet.

- Rear Limited Height. Fences, walls, and hedges located to the rear of the required front yard setback area shall be limited to a maximum height of six feet, unless this area is also within the site distance area as defined herein, in which case the maximum height shall not exceed three feet in the site distance area.

- Trellis or Rails. An additional one foot of fence or wall height is permitted on front yard, rear yard and interior side yard fences, only if the added fencing has openings comprising at least fifty percent of the added area (such as lath trellis or rails).

- If your property is on a corner or within 100-feet of a waterway (creek, ditch, etc) or sensitive habitat area, please contact the Planning Division prior to installing any fence, staff may be contacted at 650-726-8270.

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1. What is a Local Coastal Program?
2. What is a General Plan?
3. How do I find out what my property is zoned?
4. What are setbacks? What are the setbacks for my property?
5. Where am I permitted to place a storage shed or shop (accessory structure) on my property?
6. Can I build an addition to my home?
7. How many parking spaces do I need?
8. What can I do with my property?
9. Who should I call if I have questions regarding property within Half Moon Bay City Limits?
10. What is being built in Half Moon Bay?
11. When is a sign permit required?
12. How many chickens & roosters may I have on my property?
13. How many pets may I have on my property?
14. What is the size of my property?
15. Is my property in a floodplain?
16. What is the process for a person to receive a Planning Director or Planning Commission agenda in the mail?
17. When do Community Development Director and Planning Commission Meetings Occur?
18. What is a Coastal Development Permit (CDP)? What is the process for a CDP?
19. What do I need to do to operate a business at my residence?
20. Can I place a second dwelling unit on my property?
21. How much are application fees?
22. How high can my fence be?
23. Can eaves, decks, and other similar things project into my property setbacks?
24. How much signage is my business allowed?