Fresno County Zoning Title 18 generally allows fences up to 3 ft in front yard setback and 6 ft in side/rear yards in residential zones. Ag zones permit 7-8 ft. Corner lot vision clearance triangles must be maintained.
Under Title 18 development standards, residential fences in front setbacks are limited to 3 ft (6 ft if 50% open/see-through like wrought iron). Side and rear yard fences: 6 ft. Agricultural zones (AE, AL): generally 7-8 ft for livestock. Corner lots require clear-vision triangles (typically 25 ft) where fences must not exceed 3 ft. Fences higher than code maximums require a variance or height exception. Barbed wire typically prohibited in R zones but permitted in Ag zones.
Over-height fence: notice of violation, removal or permit application required; fines $100-$500+ daily if unresolved.
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