Hemet, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard max (solid)
- 42 inches
- Combination fence max
- 72 inches
- Interior/rear max
- 72 inches (6 ft)
- Corner cutback measured
- 30 ft back from corner
Summary
Hemet caps front-yard fences at 42 inches for sidewalk visibility, allows 72-inch combination fences, and requires corner lots to keep sightline triangles clear of anything over 42 inches.
Solid walls, fences, screening or hedge plantings in any required front yard setback shall be a maximum of 42 inches in height when measured from the adjacent sidewalk or street in order to maintain safe visibility for pedestrians and the egress and ingress of vehicular traffic. ... On corner lots, the corner cutback area shall be free and clear of visual obstructions in excess of 42 inches in height.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 69 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Hemet's zoning code limits fences and hedges in any required front yard setback to 42 inches when solid, measured from the adjacent sidewalk or street, to preserve sightlines for pedestrians and drivers. A combination fence -- solid material up to 42 inches topped with open material -- can reach 72 inches total, and pilasters spaced at least ten feet apart may rise to 72 inches. Interior and rear property-line fencing may run up to 72 inches (6 feet). On corner lots, the code also requires a clear corner-cutback triangle, measured 30 feet back along the front and street-side property lines, kept free of anything taller than 42 inches.
Violations & Fines
Fences exceeding these height limits are zoning violations handled through the city's code enforcement process; the community development department can require removal or modification of noncompliant fencing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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