Height Limits: Ontario vs Victorville
How do height limits rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Ontario and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario limits residential fence heights under the Development Code. Typical maximums are 6 feet rear/side, 3 feet front, and 42 inches in sight-distance triangles at corners. Taller fences need a variance.
View full Ontario rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville caps residential fence heights under the Development Code at 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3 to 4 feet in front yards. Corner sight triangles limit fences to 30 inches for driver visibility.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Rear and Side | 6 feet maximum | - |
| Front Yard | 3 feet solid or 4 feet with openwork | - |
| Corner Sight | 42 inches in triangle | - |
| Buffer Walls | Up to 8 feet industrial edge | - |
| Deviation | Variance or adjustment required | - |
| Side and Rear | - | 6 feet maximum |
| Front Solid | - | 3 feet |
| Front Open | - | 4 feet with 50 percent open |
| Sight Triangle | - | 30 inches at corners |
| Industrial Buffer | - | Up to 8 feet |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ontario FAQ
Can I build a 6-foot front fence in Ontario?
No. Front-yard fences are generally limited to 3 feet solid or 4 feet with at least half open decorative metal. A 6-foot front fence requires a variance.
Does a corner lot have extra rules?
Yes. Fences within the 42-inch sight-distance triangle at corners and driveways cannot block driver visibility.
Victorville FAQ
How tall can a backyard fence be in Victorville?
Up to 6 feet from adjacent grade in side and rear yards. Taller fences require an administrative adjustment or variance.
Can I have a solid 4-foot front fence?
Not solid. Front fences are limited to 3 feet solid or 4 feet with at least half open decorative metal or wrought iron.
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