San Bernardino fences must meet Development Code 19.20.030 for height, setback, and sight visibility, and use materials approved under the building code. Barbed and razor wire are limited to industrial zones.
San Bernardino Development Code 19.20.030 and SBMC Title 15 set the technical requirements for fences. In addition to height limits (four feet front yard, six feet side and rear), fences must preserve visibility triangles at driveways and corners typically 25 feet by 25 feet, with maximum height of three feet within that area. Fences must be maintained in structurally sound condition and kept free of graffiti (graffiti must be removed within a short time under SBMC 8.27 anti-graffiti rules). Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are generally prohibited in residential zones and allowed only in industrial and certain commercial zones with conditional use approval. Pool barriers must meet the Swimming Pool Safety Act. HOA and architectural review committees may impose stricter material and color standards. Commercial and industrial boundary walls often require decorative finishes when facing residential areas.
Citation for non-compliant materials, blocked visibility triangles, or graffiti not removed.
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