Camarillo · Building on your lot
Building on your lot in Camarillo
Camarillo sets fence and wall heights by yard and zone and limits detached accessory buildings in the required rear yard. A home business needs a home occupation permit.
Key points
- Fence height: City rule: fences are limited to 3 feet in front yards and corner cutback areas, and 6 feet along side and rear lot lines.
- Accessory buildings: In R-1, detached accessory buildings in the required rear yard are limited to 15 feet tall and 40% of that yard.
- Home businesses: A home business needs a home occupation permit before the city issues a business tax certificate.
Each rule below is marked Camarillo code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
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| Height anywhere on the lot |
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| Side and rear yard height |
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| Front yard height |
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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
| Maximum height |
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| Size or lot coverage |
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| Side and rear setback |
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| Distance from the house |
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Running a business from home
| Permit |
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Lot splits under SB 9
| Standards |
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RV and boat parking
| Where it may be parked |
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| Front-yard parking |
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| Screening and surface |
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| Living in an RV |
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Solar panels and EV chargers
| EV charger permit |
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| Solar permit process |
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| Review time |
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Swimming pools
| Equipment and alarms |
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| Setback from property lines |
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Pets, chickens and bees
| Pet limit |
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How tall can a fence be in Camarillo?
City rule: fences are limited to 3 feet in front yards and corner cutback areas, and 6 feet along side and rear lot lines.
How big can a shed or accessory building be in Camarillo?
In R-1, detached accessory buildings in the required rear yard are limited to 15 feet tall and 40% of that yard.
Can I run a business from my home in Camarillo?
A home business needs a home occupation permit before the city issues a business tax certificate.
Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Camarillo?
Camarillo's code: 10-foot-wide easements over the front lot to the rear lot: one for street, utility and fire access, one private access. (Urban lot split parcel maps; 10-foot sewer, water or drainage easements over one new lot when applicable.) (§ 18.26.020); The application is reviewed ministerially, with no discretionary review or hearing, if it meets all city and state requirements. (Urban lot split parcel map applications that meet this chapter, the city's development requirements and state law.) (§ 18.26.020).
Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Camarillo?
Camarillo's code: An RV storage area approved with a planned development or multifamily use permit, or an enclosed structure meeting zoning rules. (RVs, boats and boat trailers in a residential zone.) (§ 19.44.035); The side or rear yard of a residential lot. (Outside a structure; surface and design rules apply.) (§ 19.44.035).
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Camarillo?
Camarillo's code: Approved, with all permits issued, when the application meets the city checklist, applicable laws and health and safety standards. (Installing an electric vehicle charging station.) (§ 16.55.030); You can apply electronically. (Permit applications for electric vehicle charging stations.) (§ 16.55.030).
What are the pool fence and setback rules in Camarillo?
Camarillo's code: Outdoor pool and spa equipment needs a solid wall or fence enclosure to reduce noise; design needs planning director approval. (§ 19.36.150); At least 3 feet from any property line or building line. (Outdoor pools, in-ground spas and their equipment; pools are allowed only in side or rear yards.) (§ 19.36.150).
Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Camarillo?
Camarillo's code: No more than 2 dogs and 2 cats over 4 months old per lot. (Lots in the mobilehome park development zone.) (§ 19.18.290); Up to 10 small, 4 medium and 2 large birds, with a maximum of 10 birds per lot. (Lots in the mobilehome park development zone.) (§ 19.18.290).
General information, not legal advice.
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