Chino Hills, CA Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

Fences in the City of Chino Hills must meet the standards in Development Code Section 16.06.120 (Fences, walls and hedges). Height limits apply by location: 4 feet in the required front yard (or 6 feet only where the portion above 3 feet is open material such as tubular steel or transparent material such as acrylic), and 6 feet in the required side and rear yards; front-yard hedges are limited to 4 feet. Overall height is measured from the highest point of the wall or fence to the lowest grade within the property boundaries, and fence posts may extend up to 4 inches above the fence. The city directs that fences and walls be built of durable materials such as masonry, stone, brick, concrete, or wrought iron/tubular steel; wood fencing is allowed for single-family properties when it is complementary to the architectural style and maintained. Corner lots are further constrained by the sight-visibility rules in Section 16.06.080, which keep clear-corner areas free of obstructions above roughly 30 inches so drivers can see. Most ordinary fences are exempt from a building permit (6 feet or less in side/rear yards, 4 feet or less in front), but retaining walls and any fence/wall combination over 6 feet require a permit. Hillside and equestrian-overlay properties may have additional considerations, so owners should confirm with the Community Development Department.