7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Bernardino County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Development Code Chapter 83.06 regulates fences, hedges, and walls in unincorporated areas. Front yard: generally 4 feet (5 feet in RC/RL zones). Side/rear: 6 feet. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit. Retaining walls over 4 feet need a permit.
San Bernardino County requires a building permit for fences over 6 feet tall. Shorter fences must still comply with Development Code Ch. 83.06 height and setback rules.
California Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requires San Bernardino County neighbors to share equally in boundary fence costs. A written 30-day notice is required before work begins.
Cal. Civil Code Sec. 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act — Shared Boundary Fence Costs)
841. (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, ...
San Bernardino County requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from footing, or any wall supporting a surcharge. Engineered plans required over 4 feet.
San Bernardino County enforces CA Health and Safety Code 115920 requiring a 60-inch barrier around residential pools. At least two of seven approved drowning prevention features are required.
San Bernardino County Code Ch. 83.06 limits fences to 3.5 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner sight triangles limit height to 3 feet within 25 feet of intersections.
San Bernardino County allows wood, masonry, vinyl, metal, and chain-link fencing residentially. Barbed and razor wire are prohibited in residential zones. Fire zones need ignition-resistant materials.
8 cities in San Bernardino 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
5 verified rules • Height Limits, Approved Materials
5 verified rules • Height Limits, Approved Materials
5 verified rules • Height Limits, Approved Materials
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