Corona fences must comply with zoning height and setback rules, vision triangle requirements at corners, and material standards. The 'finished' or 'good' side of the fence should generally face the neighboring property or street. Fences cannot encroach into the public right-of-way without an encroachment permit.
Beyond height limits, Corona's fence requirements address materials, construction quality, and placement. Fences must be constructed to a workmanlike standard and maintained in good repair — broken, leaning, or dilapidated fences can be cited as a code violation. While not strictly required by city code in all cases, the customary and HOA-required practice is to face the finished side of a wood fence (the smooth, board-only side) toward the neighbor or public street, with the framing facing the building owner's yard. Chain-link fencing in front yards is generally discouraged or prohibited in many residential zones; check zone-specific standards. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Vision triangles at street corners and driveway exits require fences and landscaping under 30 inches in height to preserve sight lines. Fences cannot encroach onto the public right-of-way (sidewalks, parkways, alleys) without a city encroachment permit. Hillside, equestrian, and historic overlay zones have additional design and material standards. HOA architectural review committees often impose stricter material, color, and design rules than the city. For boundary fences, Civil Code §841 and §841.4 govern shared cost and spite fence prohibitions.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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