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Do I need a permit for a fence in Fresno, CA?

Short answer: No, a permit is not required for a fence in Fresno, CA.

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No permit required Confidence: high

No building permit for fences up to 7 ft; they must still meet zoning setbacks and corner cut-offs.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Building & Safety fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.fresno.gov/planning/building-and-safety/building-permit-center/

Where to apply

City of Fresno Building & Safety Services (FAASTER online portal / Permit Center)

Permitting authority: City of Fresno Planning & Development, Building & Safety Services. Applies inside City of Fresno limits; unincorporated areas are handled by Fresno County. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Fences not over 7 feet high. Fences shall comply with the minimum requirements (including setbacks and corner cut-offs) as specified in the Zoning Ordinance of the Fresno Municipal Code.”

Source: https://www.fresno.gov/planning/single-family-homes/

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