Hanford, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard fence max
- 3 feet
- Rear/side fence max
- 7 feet
- Corner sight triangle
- 25 feet, 3-ft cap
- Permit needed over
- 7 feet (or masonry over 3)
Summary
Hanford caps residential fences at 3 feet along front lot lines and 7 feet along rear and side lines, bars fences over 3 feet within the 25-foot corner sight triangle, and requires a permit above certain heights.
Along a rear lot line not exceeding seven feet in height;
B. Along an interior side lot line not exceeding seven feet in height beginning at 10 feet from the front lot line;
C. On a corner lot along the street side lot line not exceeding seven feet in height beginning at 25 feet from the front lot line. On a reverse corner lot, the fence or wall is to be set back from the street side lot line five feet. On a reverse corner lot, the rear lot line fence is not to extend beyond the five foot street side building setback area;
D. On a corner lot when a residence is constructed with its front access facing the street side lot line of a corner lot, a six foot high fence is to be placed 10 feet behind the front property line. The street corner 45 degree angle line of sight is to be maintained as described in subsection H below. When the front of the house fronts the street side lot line a fence exceeding three or four feet in height as described in subsection E and F below is to be set back 10 feet from the street side lot line;
E. Along a front lot line not exceeding three feet in height;
F. Along a front lot line not exceeding four feet in height when the upper one foot is 50 percent or more open;
G. Along a front lot line an open chain link fence up to seven feet in height may be located in conjunction with a public or quasi-public playground or park use;
H.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4873707; v4 updated 2026-03-17).
Full Breakdown
In Hanford's R-L, R-M, R-H, OR, O, and PF zone districts, Hanford Municipal Code § 17.50.120 limits fences and walls to 7 feet along rear lot lines, 7 feet along interior side lines starting 10 feet back from the front, 3 feet along front lot lines (4 feet if the top foot is at least 50% open), and 7 feet along a corner lot's street-side line starting 25 feet back. Section 17.50.110(C) separately bans any hedge, shrub, fence, or wall over 3 feet (4 feet if 50%+ open) within the 25-foot corner sight triangle or where it creates a traffic hazard. Any masonry fence over 3 feet, or any other fence over 7 feet, needs engineered footings and a building permit under § 17.50.110(B).
Violations & Fines
A fence built taller than these zone limits, placed in the public right-of-way, or obstructing the corner sight triangle is a zoning violation enforceable by the Code Enforcement Officer with an administrative citation and removal order under Chapter 17.94.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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