Fence Companyin Artesia, CA
A fence company in Artesia starts with the Planning permit: every fence or wall in a front, side or rear yard needs one, backed by a survey or a neighbor's notarized consent. Fences stop at 6 feet in side and rear yards of interior lots and 42 inches in the front yard. Walls beside Metro rail must be 9 feet.
Before the tracts, this was Dairy Valley. Portuguese and Dutch dairymen arrived in the 1920s, the Portuguese hall dates to 1927, and after World War II developers pressed for housing while the dairies moved to Chino and the Central Valley. Artesia incorporated on May 29, 1959, and its census count rose from 9,993 in 1960 to 14,757 in 1970. Today the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 estimates count 3,215 detached houses among 4,727 homes, and most of them sit behind a fence or block wall on a small lot.
On a fence job, MDG Builders (CSLB #1040337) is the general contractor that reads the City rules, files the paperwork and holds the schedule. A licensed C-13 fencing subcontractor builds wood, vinyl and metal, and a masonry subcontractor builds block, because CSLB's fencing class excludes masonry walls. Our fencing page carries the sourced prices, the Artesia overview covers the other trades, and neighboring cities set their own limits, as the guides for Cerritos and Norwalk show.
What Artesia's Municipal Code says about fences and walls
Where fencing permits come from in Artesia: City of Artesia Community Development Department: Building & Safety.
- Mirror, not the official text: Municipal Code 9-2.1401(c) requires a permit from the City Planning Department before any fence or wall is built in a front, side or rear yard, with either a survey by a licensed surveyor showing the property line or a notarized consent from the adjacent owner if both agree on the line. Concrete block walls must meet Building Department structural specifications. The City's fee schedule lists a Fence Permit at $58.17 plus a 1 percent General Plan Update fee, and the Building & Safety page offers a Fence and Wall Packet.
- Mirror, not the official text: for single family lots, Municipal Code 9-2.1401 caps fences and walls at 6 feet in side and rear yards of interior lots, 42 inches in the required front yard in any zone, and 42 inches on the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot within 5 feet of the side lot line. The City's General Residential Guidelines (revised 5/17/23) state the same 42 inch (3.5 foot) limit for the front and corner lot for both R-1 and M-R.
- Mirror, not the official text: in the R-1, A-1, M-D-R, M-R and M-C-R zones, Municipal Code 9-2.1401(d) allows masonry, wrought iron, heavy duty decorative vinyl, cedarwood and redwood, and bans chicken wire, tin, lattice, sheet metal and plastic other than heavy duty decorative vinyl. Chain link is not allowed in the front yard, and heavy duty chain link is allowed in side and rear yards only if the yard does not abut a street, highway or alley and the fence is not visible from one, built to the detailed mesh, rail and post specifications in the code.
- Mirror, not the official text: Municipal Code 9-2.1402 applies the fence height limits to hedges that act as a fence-like barrier in required yards of single family lots, lets a rear yard hedge exceed the limit when it screens a development of two or more stories on an abutting lot, and lets vines on an arbor reach 9 feet in a required side or rear yard.
- Mirror, not the official text: Municipal Code 9-2.1401(a)(3) requires block walls built after September 9, 2021 next to the Los Angeles Metro rail right of way to be 9 feet high measured from the grade at the property line, in a style and color matching or complementing adjacent block walls, or light earth tone concrete block if none exists, and allows no other fence type or material there.
- Mirror, not the official text: for new residential, commercial or industrial uses other than new one family dwellings in the R-1, A-1 and M-D-R zones, Municipal Code 9-2.1401(a)(2) and (b)(2) require concrete block masonry walls at least 6 inches thick along the side and rear perimeter (6 feet high) and along the front perimeter (42 inches high), which the Planning Director may modify by administrative variance. The City's fee schedule lists an Administrative Variance at $517.18.
- Mirror, not the official text: Municipal Code 9-2.1401(d)(3) allows temporary heavy duty chain link construction fencing for up to 6 months with one 6 month extension, set back 10 feet by 10 feet diagonally where the site adjoins a neighbor's driveway, and temporary fencing on undeveloped property for one year with solid dark green slats and a landscaped setback of at least 10 feet from street and alley lines.
- The state list of permit exempt work in Residential Code R105.2 (2025 edition, copied on a third party code site) exempts fences not over 7 feet and retaining walls not over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing unless supporting a surcharge. Artesia's Building & Safety page lists fences, block walls and retaining walls (over 3 inches) as needing a permit and the Planning Department requires a fence permit for every yard, so the City's stricter rule governs unless the City says otherwise.
Sources for these rules
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Artesia?
Yes. The GoCodebook mirror of Municipal Code 9-2.1401(c) requires a permit from the City Planning Department before any fence or wall goes up in a front, side or rear yard. The application needs either a survey by a licensed surveyor showing the property line, or a notarized consent from the adjacent owner when both of you agree where the line is. The City's fee schedule for 2026 lists a Fence Permit at $58.17, plus a 1 percent General Plan Update fee.
The Building & Safety page separately lists fences, block walls and retaining walls among work needing a permit and offers a Fence and Wall Packet. The state exempt list covers fences up to 7 feet, but the City's stricter rule governs unless the City says otherwise. Planning's walk-in counter is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon, with appointments from noon to 5:00 p.m., and the Building & Safety counter is staffed on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Concrete block walls must meet the Building Department's structural specifications. We read the code on a mirror because the official code host returned an error, so confirm every number with Planning.
Hold the fence order until the permit status is in writing.
What is the maximum height for a backyard or front yard fence in Artesia?
For single family lots, the mirror's text of 9-2.1401 sets these caps:
The City's General Residential Guidelines, revised May 17, 2023, state the same 42 inch limit for the front yard and corner lot in both R-1 and M-R. So a 7 foot fence, which the state exempt list would allow without a state permit, is not allowed in a backyard here without something extra from the City. Ask Planning how an exception works before you design around one, and how it measures height where a lot slopes or the neighbor's ground is higher, since the text we read gives no measuring rule.
- Side and rear yards of an interior lot: 6 feet
- Required front yard, in any zone: 42 inches
- Street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, within 5 feet of the side lot line: 42 inches
Why must some Artesia block walls be 9 feet high?
Because of the trains. Under 9-2.1401(a)(3) in the mirror, a block wall built after September 9, 2021 next to the Los Angeles Metro rail right of way must be 9 feet high, measured from the grade at the property line. It must match or complement the adjacent block walls, or use light earth tone concrete block if none exists, and no other fence type or material is allowed there.
The Housing Element names the 91 freeway and the Union Pacific and Los Angeles County MTA rail corridor as the principal noise sources in the city, which is the setting for that rule. It does not map the affected parcels, so ask Planning whether your back line touches the right of way. A block wall also has to meet the Building Department's structural specifications, so the footing and reinforcement design should be on paper before the first block arrives. The Downtown plan adopted on August 11, 2025 also supports a planned Metro extension, but the City page we read lists no fence standards for it.
Is chain link allowed in Artesia, and which fence materials are banned?
In the R-1, A-1, M-D-R, M-R and M-C-R zones, 9-2.1401(d) allows masonry, wrought iron, heavy duty decorative vinyl, cedarwood and redwood. It bans chicken wire, tin, lattice, sheet metal and plastic other than heavy duty decorative vinyl. Chain link is not allowed in the front yard. Heavy duty chain link may be used in a side or rear yard only if the yard does not touch a street, highway or alley, the fence cannot be seen from one, and it follows the code's detailed mesh, rail and post specifications.
Temporary fencing has its own clock. Heavy duty chain link construction fencing may stay up for 6 months with one 6 month extension, and fencing on undeveloped property may stay for one year behind solid dark green slats. Anything permanent on a residential lot should pass the list above first.
Who pays for a shared fence, and do hedges count in Artesia?
Under California Civil Code 841, adjoining owners are presumed to share equally the reasonable cost of building, maintaining or replacing a fence on their boundary, unless they agreed otherwise in writing. An owner who plans such work must give each affected neighbor 30 days' prior written notice stating the problem, the proposed fix, the estimated cost and the timeline. A neighbor may argue that an equal split would be unjust and rebut the presumption. The notarized consent the City accepts for the permit is a handy first step for that conversation.
Hedges count too. Municipal Code 9-2.1402 applies the fence heights to hedges that act as a barrier in required yards of single family lots. A rear yard hedge may exceed the limit when it screens a development of two or more stories on the abutting lot, and vines on an arbor may reach 9 feet in a required side or rear yard.
Do retaining walls and Artesia's soil change how a fence is built?
The City's Building & Safety page lists retaining walls over 3 inches as permit work, while the state exempt list allows retaining walls up to 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing, unless they carry a surcharge. The City's rule is the stricter one. A fence on top of a retaining wall raises both questions together, so ask for one combined answer.
The Housing Element says Artesia sits on the San Gabriel River alluvial plain, lies within an identified liquefaction zone and has soils prone to intense ground shaking, and that these hazards affect construction requirements. It does not mention fences, so we cannot say the soil changes a post hole. Ask the contractor how deep the footings go and how a block wall is reinforced, and which licensed subcontractor takes responsibility for the footing.
What does fence installation cost in Artesia, and who builds a block wall?
We found no Artesia price survey, so these are Los Angeles figures. Angi's page for the city, updated August 4, 2026, shows an average of $3,051, a spread of $15 to $60 per foot and $2,100 to $2,350 for 100 feet. HomeGuide, Thumbtack and Fixr overlap it, and a federal wage survey puts the Los Angeles area fence erector at a mean $28.00 an hour. From those we plan about $25 to $55 per linear foot for a 6 foot wood or vinyl privacy fence, $35 to $85 for aluminum or ornamental iron and $12 to $30 for chain link, so 100 feet of backyard fence runs roughly $2,500 to $5,500. We found no trustworthy block wall price, so we print none.
Roles matter. A C-13 fencing contractor builds fences and gates but not masonry walls, which belong to a masonry contractor, and our contractor license guide shows how to verify each. The $58.17 Fence Permit is the only government fee we can state for a fence. The City page we read lists no building permit fee table.
Fence photos from Artesia and nearby communities
Fencing scenes tied to Artesia blocks and to nearby places such as Cerritos, Norwalk and Lakewood, from open iron fronts and vinyl runs to tall block walls beside a rail line.
Where these Artesia fence figures come from
The table on our fencing price page holds every fence price with its source, and how general contractors use subcontractors explains who builds what. A fence often goes up with other work, and the Artesia rules for it are on the roofing page, the painting page and the kitchen remodeling page. For other cities to compare, read the fencing guides for Bellflower and Pasadena.
| What it covers | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Wood or vinyl privacy fence, 6 feet | $25 to $55 per linear foot |
| Chain-link | $12 to $30 per linear foot |
| Aluminum or ornamental iron | $35 to $85 per linear foot |
| Typical 100-foot backyard run | $2,500 to $5,500 total |
| Block walls, horizontal slat fences, gates and openers, hillside lots | Set by the written proposal |
Artesia fence questions, answered
How much does fence installation cost from fencing contractors?
About $25 to $55 per linear foot installed for a 6 foot wood or vinyl privacy fence, by our Los Angeles synthesis of Angi, HomeGuide, Thumbtack and Fixr. Iron or aluminum runs $35 to $85 and chain link $12 to $30. We found no Artesia survey, and gates, slopes and old fence removal change the total.
How much does 200 ft of fencing cost?
Roughly $5,000 to $11,000 for 200 feet of 6 foot wood or vinyl privacy fence, which is our arithmetic on the $25 to $55 per foot range. Angi's Los Angeles page shows $2,100 to $2,350 for 100 feet. Gates and block sections are priced apart, and a written proposal is the real price.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Artesia?
Yes. The mirror of Municipal Code 9-2.1401(c) requires a Planning permit before any fence or wall in a front, side or rear yard, with a survey or a notarized neighbor consent. The 2026 fee schedule lists the Fence Permit at $58.17 plus 1 percent. Block walls also face structural specifications from the Building Department.
What are the new fence rules in California in 2026?
A statewide fence rule change for 2026 could not be verified, so we name none. What governs an Artesia fence is local: the Planning permit, the height caps and the material list. Artesia also has no zone polygon on CAL FIRE's 2011 map, so fire-zone fence rules were not found to apply to ordinary lots.
What is the maximum height for a backyard fence in Artesia?
Six feet in the side and rear yards of an interior single family lot, according to the mirror of Municipal Code 9-2.1401. The front yard stops at 42 inches in any zone, and the street side of a corner lot stops at 42 inches within 5 feet of the side lot line. Confirm with Planning, because we read a mirror.
Can I put up a 7 foot fence in Artesia?
Not as far as we could find. The state exempt list covers fences up to 7 feet for building permit purposes, but Artesia's Planning permit and 6 foot cap apply on top of it. Ask Planning whether any administrative approval can allow more, and what it would cost, before you order materials.
Can I install my own backyard fence?
Yes, as an owner. The City says a homeowner or relatives may pull a permit for a one or two family dwelling when the homeowner does the work. The Planning permit, the survey or consent, the height caps and the structural rules for block still apply. Anyone you pay needs the right CSLB license, and block is masonry, not fencing.
Does my neighbor have to pay for half the fence in California?
Often in part, but not automatically. Civil Code 841 presumes neighbors share a boundary fence equally and requires 30 days' written notice before one owner incurs the cost. The presumption can be rebutted, so agree on the plan, the cost and the schedule with the neighbor in writing before anyone orders material.
What happens if I build a fence without a permit in Artesia?
The City can treat it as a violation. Under the mirrored building code, a violation is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in County Jail, or both. We did not find a separate zoning penalty or a fee for work started early, so ask Planning before you build.
Is chain link allowed in an Artesia front yard, and how tall can a hedge be?
Chain link is not allowed in the front yard. A hedge that acts as a barrier in a required yard follows the same heights as a fence, 6 feet in side and rear yards and 42 inches in the front, with an exception for a rear yard hedge screening a two story neighbor. Confirm each limit with Planning.
Get a fence plan for your Artesia lot
Send the street, whether the fence is front, side or back and whether the lot backs onto the rail line. We check the height caps, the survey or consent step and the permit before we phone you back.