Fence Regulations in Fresno County, CA (2026)
5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fresno County, California.
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Height Limits
Fresno County limits fence height by zone and yard under Zoning Ordinance Section 822.3.050. Urban residential zones cap front-yard fences at three feet and rear/side fences at seven feet, while rural residential zones allow four-foot front fences, and every corner lot must keep a 30-foot sight triangle clear.
Fresno County Fence Height Limit Rules
Some RestrictionsFresno County Zoning Ordinance § 822.3.050(G)/(H)
822.3.050 G. Urban Residential Zone Fence Requirements. 3. Permitted Fences, Hedges, and Walls. a. Fences, hedges and walls, not greater than seven feet in height, shall be permitted on or within all rear and side property lines on interior lots and on or to the rear of all front yard setback lines. b. No fence, wall or hedge over three feet in height shall be permitted in any required front y...
Fence Permit Requirements
Fresno County lets property owners build fences up to 7 feet along interior side and rear lines in most zones without a zoning permit, but front-yard fences cap at 4 feet in most districts, and any fence above the Table 3-2 limits needs a Conditional Use Permit or Variance from the Department of Public Works and Planning.
Fresno County Fence Height and Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsFresno County Zoning Ordinance § 822.3.050 (Table 3-2, Note 1; Subsec. G.3.c)
(1) Fence heights in excess of these standards may be allowed by an approved Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Tract or Parcel Map or when required by the County for reasons of the health and safety of the general public. ... Fences, walls, lighting, or other associated appurtenances over seven (7) feet in height to enclose/illuminate tennis courts or other game areas shall be permitted to the ...
Neighbor Fence Rules
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.
fences/neighbor-rules
Few RestrictionsCalifornia 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
Fresno County exempts retaining walls under three feet above finished grade from its Zoning Ordinance setback rules, but a wall located within four feet of the bottom of its footing, or one that supports a surcharge at any height, still requires a Building Permit under Section 804.1.030.B.10.
Fresno County Retaining Wall Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsFresno County Zoning Ordinance § 804.1.030.B.10
10. Walls, retaining walls. Walls located within four feet from the bottom of a footing or at any height supporting a surcharge shall require a Building Permit.
Material Restrictions
Fresno County allows chain link, louvered glass, stake, steel mesh, and wire mesh fencing under Zoning Ordinance Section 822.3.050, except where chain link is separately prohibited for a specific zone or plan area, while walls must be built of solid materials like concrete, concrete block, or wood.
Fresno County Fence Material Standards
Light RestrictionsFresno County Zoning Ordinance § 822.3.050(D)
822.3.050 - Fences, Walls, and Hedges D. Allowed materials. 1. Fence materials may include chain link (except where prohibited), louvered glass, stake, steel mesh, wire mesh, and other similar materials. Planting shall be regulated to maintain the required open areas in the fence structure. 2. Wall materials shall include concrete, concrete block, wood, or any other similar materials that ar...
Fence Regulations by City in Fresno County
3 cities in Fresno County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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