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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 Restrictions

Hesperia 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 Restrictions

Hesperia 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.

Looking 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