Fence Regulations in Hesperia, CA (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Hesperia, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Hesperia limits front-yard fences to 36 inches when view-obscuring, though non-view-obscuring ornamental metal-and-masonry estate fences may reach six feet. Chain link with slats counts as view-obscuring and is capped at 36 inches on smaller lots.
Hesperia Fence and Wall Height Rules
Some RestrictionsHesperia Municipal Code sec. 16.20.072
The maximum height of a wall, fence or hedge shall be limited to a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches above grade when view-obscuring; however, non-view-obscuring estate type fences (i.e., those constructed of ornamental metal and masonry pillars) may be constructed in the front yard up to a maximum of six (6) feet above grade (Chain link with slats is not considered an ornamental fence, and is ...
Retaining Walls
Hesperia's grading permit does not cover retaining walls: anyone building one in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, needs a separate building permit from the Building Official.
Hesperia Retaining Wall Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsHesperia Municipal Code § 15.06.030(A)
Except as exempted in this section, no grading shall be performed without first having obtained a permit from the Building Official or designee. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A separate permit shall be obtained for each site and may cover both excavations and fills.
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