Fence Regulations in Clovis, CA (2026)
7 verified fence regulations for Clovis, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Standard residential fence heights: 3.5 ft front yard, 6 ft side and rear yards per CMC §9.24. Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions. Fences over 7 ft require a building permit per CA Building Code §105.2.
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Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Residential fences up to 7 ft generally exempt from building permit per CA Building Code §105.2(1). Fences over 7 ft, masonry walls over 4 ft, and pool barriers require permits. Zoning compliance still required for all fences.
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Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
CA Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) presumes equal shared cost between adjoining owners for boundary fences. CA Civil §841.4 prohibits spite fences over 10 ft intended to annoy neighbors. Written 30-day notice before construction required for cost sharing.
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Some RestrictionsCal. Civ. Code Section 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act - Shared Boundary Fences)
841. (a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them. (b) (1) Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction...
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls over 4 ft in height (measured from footing bottom to top) require a building permit and engineered plans per CA Building Code §105.2. Walls supporting surcharge loads (driveways, structures) require permit at any height.
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Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
CA Swimming Pool Safety Act (H&S §115920+) requires 60-inch minimum barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate, AND at least one additional drowning-prevention feature (pool cover, alarm, or self-latching door alarms) for all new pools and remodels.
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Heavy RestrictionsFence Requirements
Clovis requires fences to be maintained in good repair, prohibits fences in public rights-of-way, and mandates sight-distance clearance at corner lots. Fences must not obstruct drainage or encroach on neighboring properties. Setback requirements vary by zoning district.
Clovis General Fence Requirements
Some RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences prohibited in residential zones. Chain link restricted in front yards in many zones. HOA-governed planned communities commonly limit fencing to wood, vinyl, wrought iron, or masonry only.
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Some RestrictionsLooking for Fresno County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Clovis city rules.
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