Permit Requirements: Anza vs Palm Springs

Riverside County requires a building permit for fences over 6 feet and for retaining walls over 3 feet above lower grade, per California Building Code and Ordinance 457. Fences on property lines between neighbors generally do not need a permit at 6 feet or under, but permits are still needed if engineered footings, masonry, or pool-barrier compliance is involved.

Palm Springs requires a building permit for any fence or wall over 6 feet tall and for all masonry walls regardless of height. Fences at or below 6 feet of wood or similar light materials generally do not need a building permit but must meet Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 93.03 zoning standards. Properties in historic districts need Historic Site Preservation Board review before installation.