Fences up to 7 ft
No building permit or neighbor approval is needed up to 7 feet. Over 7 and up to 8 feet needs a building permit and written approval from abutting owners. In the front setback, fences are limited to 3 feet.
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Working in Cupertino
Building in Cupertino, one yard at a time.
Cupertino is mostly single-family neighborhoods developed from the 1960s on, including an Eichler tract area. The east side of the city is flat Santa Clara Valley floor, and the west rises into the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills. Neighborhoods include Monta Vista, Rancho Rinconada, Seven Springs, Oak Valley, Fairgrove and Garden Gate.
At San Jose, the nearest long-record station, rain averages about 15 inches a year, mostly November through March, with warm, dry summers. Valley-floor soil is alluvial, and a geotechnical report for a Vallco Parkway site found clay fill with moderate to high expansion potential, which is one reason we check the ground on every lot.
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Neighborhoods and places
- Monta Vista
- Rancho Rinconada
- Seven Springs
- Oak Valley
- Fairgrove
- Garden Gate
What we build
Services in Cupertino.
The same eight services, built by the same Menlo Park crew. Tap one to see how we build it.
PaversPaver patios
A paver patio gives you a flat, tough spot for dining, grilling and hanging out. We lay out the shape, build a compacted base, set the pavers and lock them in.
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PaversPaver driveways
A paver driveway adds curb appeal and handles daily traffic. The base does the heavy lifting, so we build it deep and set the pavers tight.
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PaversPaver walkways and steps
Walkways and steps that feel good underfoot and stay easy to keep clean. Straight, curved or stepped to follow the lay of your yard.
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PaversFire pits and outdoor living
Add a fire pit, seating area or a bigger patio footprint, so the yard works after dark too.
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ConcreteConcrete driveways
A poured concrete driveway is a clean, long-lasting surface. We prep the base, set the forms, pour and finish it.
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ConcreteConcrete patios and walkways
Flat, smooth and built to last. Concrete patios, walkways, pads and slabs poured and finished to the shape you need.
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FencesWood fences
A wood fence brings privacy and gives your yard a clear edge. We set the posts, hang the rails and boards, and keep the lines straight.
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FencesFence gates and repairs
A leaning fence or a sagging gate doesn't always mean a whole new fence. We fix what can be fixed and build gates that swing right.
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What to know before you build in Cupertino.
Local ground, local rules and local habits that shape a good paver, concrete or fence job.
Front-yard paving
In the R1-a zone, impervious and semi-pervious surfaces may cover no more than 50% of the front setback area, and impervious surfaces such as concrete or asphalt no more than 40% of it. Other R1 zones may differ.
Driveway gates
Driveway gates need a building permit and Fire Department approval of the lock and location, and must be set back 30 feet from front and street-side property lines.
Protected trees
Cupertino's protected tree ordinance applies on private property in every zone. It covers heritage trees and specimen trees of listed species, including native oaks, buckeye, bigleaf maple, sycamore, cedars and bay laurel, at 12 inches in trunk diameter. Removal needs a tree removal permit with public notice.
Rules at a glance
Cupertino fence, wall and paving basics.
A plain-language summary of what the Cupertino code says, to help you plan. Codes get amended and every lot is different, so treat it as a starting point.
| Topic | What the code says |
|---|---|
| Fence height, front | 3 ft in the required front setback area, and along any property line there. |
| Fence height, elsewhere | 7 ft outside the required front setback. Corner lots have extra setbacks, and the sight triangles stay at 3 ft. |
| Fence permit | No building permit or neighbor approval up to 7 ft. Over 7 and up to 8 ft needs a building permit and written approval from abutting owners. Taller or non-conforming fences need a fence exception at a public hearing. |
| Fence on a retaining wall | An older city handout says a fence on top of a retaining wall needs a building permit at any height, so ask the Building Division. |
| Fence materials | Barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire and electrified fencing are prohibited. |
Confirm before you build
Rules change and lots differ. Check the current requirements with the City of Cupertino Building Division ((408) 777-3228). We walk the lot with you at the free estimate and point out what to ask.
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Also building near Cupertino.
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ZIP codes we cover in Cupertino: 95014 and 95015. Not sure about yours? Use the ZIP checker.
Questions
Cupertino: questions, answered.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Cupertino?
Not up to 7 feet, and no neighbor approval is needed either. Over 7 and up to 8 feet needs a building permit and written approval from abutting owners. Driveway gates need a building permit and Fire Department approval.
How much of my front yard can be paved in Cupertino?
In the R1-a zone, impervious and semi-pervious surfaces may cover no more than 50% of the front setback area, and impervious surfaces such as concrete or asphalt no more than 40% of it. Other R1 zones may differ, so confirm for your lot.
Do you work in Monta Vista and the foothills?
Yes. In west Cupertino's foothills, the city adopted updated CAL FIRE fire hazard zone maps in 2025, so ask the city what applies to your lot before you plan.
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