El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Fence Clearance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request fence clearance and provide information about proposed fence work in El Cerrito.
What this form is
The Fence Clearance Application is for proposed fence construction, replacement, or repair. Discuss the proposal with Planning Staff before completing the form; the application lists zoning height limits and required materials, including a site plan and elevation drawing. It asks for the site address, applicant and owner details, and signed certifications that the submitted information and drawings are true and correct.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing to construct, replace, or repair a fence in El Cerrito should complete this application.
How to submit it
Discuss the proposed fence with Planning Staff before completing the form. Submit the completed application and listed materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530; the form also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and applicant sign and date certifications stating their submissions are true and correct under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fence Clearance Application PDF.
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Discuss The Proposal
Discuss your proposed fence with Planning Staff before completing the form.
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Complete And Sign
Enter the site and applicant information, then have the owner and applicant sign and date their certifications.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the filing fee, a scaled site plan, and a scaled elevation drawing; include a survey if available.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Clearance Application?
- No. The owner and applicant sign and date certifications under penalty of perjury, but the form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Fence Clearance Application?
- Discuss the proposed fence with Planning Staff first. Submit the completed form and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at the address listed on the application.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a filing fee, a scaled site plan, and a scaled elevation drawing. A survey should be included if available.
Need something notarized?
This Fence Clearance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.