Fence Regulations in Kings County, CA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.
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Height Limits
Kings County caps solid residential fences at 7 feet if set back 10 feet from the front property line, but limits any fence, wall or hedge to 3 feet within the Traffic Safety Visibility Area at intersections and driveways.
Kings County Fence Height Limits & Setbacks
Some RestrictionsKings County Development Code, Article 5 § 508(B)(1)
A solid fence, wall, or hedge not exceeding seven feet in height, may be located within any portion of the property provided that it is set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front property line and meets the Traffic Safety Visibility Area requirements... Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed three feet in height within a Traffic Safety Visibility Area as defined in Article 25 of this Deve...
Fence Permit Requirements
In unincorporated Kings County, a fence, wall, or gate taller than seven feet counts as a structure, so it needs a county building permit before construction begins.
Kings County Fence Height Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsKings County Development Code, Article 5 § 508.B.3.b
Any fence, wall or gate over seven feet in height is a structure and requires a building permit prior to construction. c. All heights in this section shall be measured from the finished grade of site or the adjacent property, whichever is lower. (Ord. No. 668-1-17, �25, 3/28/17) 4. Screening Requirements: Storage of materials attendant t...
Material Restrictions
In Kings County's R-1 and RM districts, a solid fence over 50% closed needs a 10-foot front setback, while an open fence, built at least half see-through, can run straight up to the front property line.
Kings County Fence Materials: Open vs. Solid
Some RestrictionsKings County Development Code, Article 5 § 508.B.1.a(1)(a)-(b); Article 25 § 2501 (Fence, Open / Fence, Solid)
(a) A solid fence, wall, or hedge not exceeding seven feet in height, may be located within any portion of the property provided that it is set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front property line and meets the Traffic Safety Visibility Area requirements. Noise attenuation fencing that is required as a mitigation ...
Fence Regulations by City in Kings County
1 cities in Kings County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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