Fence Regulations in Hesperia, CA (2026)
5 verified fence regulations for Hesperia, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Hesperia Development Code §16.20.072 limits residential fences to 3 feet (solid) or 4 feet (open wire) in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. View-obscuring fencing in the front setback is capped at 36 inches above grade unless the Director approves a plot plan.
Fence Height Limits in Hesperia
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Hesperia has no local shared-fence cost-sharing ordinance. California Civil Code §841 (the Good Neighbor Fence Act) controls — adjoining landowners share equally in the cost of reasonably necessary boundary fences, with 30 days' written notice required before construction.
Shared Fence Rules in Hesperia
Some RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Retaining walls in Hesperia require a building permit when over 4 feet in height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) or when supporting a surcharge, per California Building Code §105.2 as adopted by Hesperia. Engineered design and plan review apply.
Retaining Walls in Hesperia
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Hesperia enforces the California Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920–115929, as amended by SB 442). New or remodeled residential pools must have at least two of seven approved drowning prevention safety features, including a compliant enclosure isolating the pool from the home.
Pool Barrier Requirements in Hesperia
Heavy RestrictionsApproved Materials
Hesperia Development Code §16.20.072 permits masonry block, split-face block, wrought iron, chain link, wood, plastic slats, vinyl, and split rail. Garage doors, corrugated metal, plywood thinner than 5/8 inch, particle board, and plastic tarps are prohibited as fencing materials.
Fence Materials in Hesperia
Some RestrictionsLooking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hesperia city rules.
Fence Regulations in San Bernardino County →