Moreno Valley allows fences up to 3.5 feet in required front-yard setbacks and up to 6 feet in side and rear yards without a permit. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit. Corner-lot visibility triangles limit fence height near driveways and intersections for traffic safety.
Moreno Valley Municipal Code Title 9 (Zoning Code) regulates fence heights, materials, and location in residential zones. In the required front-yard setback, fences, walls, and hedges are limited to 3.5 feet (42 inches) in height to preserve neighborhood character and sightlines. In interior side yards and rear yards, fences up to 6 feet tall are allowed as of right. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit and engineered plans if constructed of masonry or other heavy materials. On corner lots, a sight-visibility triangle — typically measured 25 feet back from the curb intersection — limits fence height to 3 feet to ensure driver visibility of oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Allowed materials include wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain-link, masonry block, and composite; barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones. Fences must be maintained in good repair, with leaning, broken, or deteriorated sections subject to Code Compliance action. California Civil Code section 841 addresses shared boundary fence costs between neighbors, requiring 30-day written notice and a presumption of equal cost-sharing for necessary maintenance and replacement.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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