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Division 4 — (Reserved)

§ 9136.3. Other Site Developments Standards - Fences, Walls and Hedges.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

A solid masonry wall shall be placed along any lot line abutting or separated only by an alley from property in a residential zone. Except in a required front yard area and any abutting future right-ofway area, such wall shall be six (6) feet in height. In a required front yard area and any abutting future right-of-way area, such wall shall be three and one-half (3-1/2) feet in height, except fencing material of any type may extend above the three and one-half (3-1/2) foot solid masonry portion to a height not exceeding six (6) feet, provided such extended portion does not impair vision by obscuring more than ten (10) percent of the area in the vertical plane.

Except as required by other laws and regulations or as a condition of a tract or parcel map approval, no fence, wall or hedge in a commercial zone shall exceed a height of eight (8) feet.

The height of fences, walls and hedges shall be measured from the finished grade at each point along the fence, wall or hedge. Where there is a difference between the grade on the two (2) sides of the fence, wall or hedge, the higher grade shall be used.

The height and design of fences and walls within the CA Zone district shall be subject to CMC § 9138.15(D) .

(Ord. 03-1279 § 13)

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. ▸ Division 4 — (Reserved)
    Overview
    1. § 9135.1. Applicability.
    2. § 9135.2. Minimum Lot Area.
    3. § 9135.3. Street Frontage and Access.
    4. § 9135.4. Minimum Lot Width.
    5. § 9136.11. Buildings and Structures - Buildings Required.
    6. § 9136.12. Buildings and Structures - Height of Buildings and …
    7. § 9136.13. Buildings and Structures - Uses Permitted in Reside…
    8. § 9136.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    9. § 9136.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
    10. § 9136.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
    11. § 9136.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
    12. § 9136.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
    13. § 9136.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    14. § 9136.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.
    15. § 9136.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Reserved.
    16. § 9136.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
    17. § 9136.3. Other Site Developments Standards - Fences, Walls an…
    18. § 9136.4. Other Site Developments Standards - Trash and Recycl…
    19. § 9136.5. Other Site Developments Standards - Reserved.
    20. § 9136.6. Other Site Developments Standards - Parking, Loading…
    21. § 9136.7. Other Site Developments Standards - Signs.
    22. § 9136.8. Other Site Developments Standards - Utilities.
    23. § 9136.9. Other Site Developments Standards - Site Planning an…
    24. § 9137.1. Exterior Lighting.
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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