7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Fresno County Zoning Title 18 generally allows fences up to 3 ft in front yard setback and 6 ft in side/rear yards in residential zones. Ag zones permit 7-8 ft. Corner lot vision clearance triangles must be maintained.
Building permits NOT required for residential fences up to 6 ft under CA Building Code §105.2 (adopted by Fresno County). Fences over 6 ft, retaining walls supporting fences, and pool barriers require permits.
CA Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) presumes equal cost-sharing for boundary fences. Requires 30 days written notice before construction with cost estimate. §841.4 prohibits spite fences over 10 ft.
California Civil Code Section 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act)
(a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them. (b) (1) Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maint...
Retaining walls over 4 ft from bottom of footing to top require a Fresno County building permit (CBC §105.2). Walls supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure) require a permit at any height.
California Health & Safety Code §115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act) requires a 60-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gate AND at least one additional safety feature (cover, alarm, or ASTM door alarms).
Fences in unincorporated Fresno County must comply with zoning ordinance setback, height, and visibility requirements. The county regulates fence placement relative to property lines, road rights-of-way, and utility easements. Agricultural fences follow different standards than residential fencing.
Barbed wire and razor/concertina wire restricted to agricultural, commercial, and industrial zones only. Electric fencing limited to ag zones with required warning signage. No countywide prohibition on colors or finishes.
5 cities in Fresno County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Fence Requirements, Height Limits
7 verified rules • Fence Requirements, Height Limits
7 verified rules • Fence Requirements, Height Limits
7 verified rules • Fence Requirements, Height Limits
7 verified rules • Fence Requirements, Height Limits
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