Measurement of Fence, Wall, Hedge, and Screen
Santa Clara City Code § 18.34.030
in effectFence, wall, hedge, and screen heights shall be measured as the vertical distance between the finished grade of the ground and the top edge of the fence, wall, or hedge. Adjacent grades shall not be artificially elevated to allow for a fence, wall, hedge, or screen that is higher than the allowable maximum height.).
Source: City of Santa Clara Zoning Code (santaclaraca.gov PDF)URL: https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-a-f/community-development/planning-division/zoningFetched: 10/24/2026
