FAQs • Wasco, CA • CivicEngage

I want to put up a new fence or replace an old fence on my residential property. Do I need a permit?

The following apply to residential fencing only:

The maximum fencing height in residential zones is 7 feet in the rear and side yards and 4 feet in the front yard.
Fences are to be placed on or inside the property owner's property lines. It is the property owner's responsibility to determine where their property lines are, or where any easements on their property might be.
Building permits are required for concrete block or brick wall fences over 6 feet and high in the rear or side yards.
Building permits are not required for all fence types other than those noted above and not over 7 feet high in the rear and side yards.
Building permits are not required for fences no higher than 4 feet in the front yard.
Chain link fencing is not permitted in residential zones.
View the Residential Fencing Brochure (PDF) here for more information.

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Building

You need a building permit for all of the following types of work:

If you are uncertain if your project requires a permit, please contact the City of Wasco Building Department at 661-758-7250 to inquire.

2. How do I apply for a building permit?: View the Permitting Software User Instructions (PDF) for instructions on how to use the City’s online permitting system.

3. How do I schedule a building inspection?: Building inspections can be scheduled for morning or afternoon Monday through Thursdays only by calling the Building Department at 661-758-7250.

4. How long does building plan check take?: Plan check times can vary by project, but initial plan check typically takes between 2 and 3 weeks. For more information on scheduling a building inspection, please see the Building Department Inspection Policy (PDF).

5. I want to add a porch or patio on my house. Do I need a permit?: Yes. You will need go through the residential site plan review and building permit process. Please view the Porches and Patios Brochure (PDF) or more information on residential porches and patios, or visit Wasco’s MyGov website the to apply for a permit online.

The following apply to residential fencing only:

The maximum fencing height in residential zones is 7 feet in the rear and side yards and 4 feet in the front yard.
Fences are to be placed on or inside the property owner's property lines. It is the property owner's responsibility to determine where their property lines are, or where any easements on their property might be.
Building permits are required for concrete block or brick wall fences over 6 feet and high in the rear or side yards.
Building permits are not required for all fence types other than those noted above and not over 7 feet high in the rear and side yards.
Building permits are not required for fences no higher than 4 feet in the front yard.
Chain link fencing is not permitted in residential zones.
View the Residential Fencing Brochure (PDF) here for more information.

7. I need to dig on my property. How do I know where utilities are buried?: Please see the Call Before You Dig page.