Pomona, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Side/rear yard fence max
- 6 feet (Type VI)
- Industrial side/rear wall max
- 10 feet (Type VII)
- Front yard fence range
- 0-8 feet by frontage module
- Street lot line setback
- 3 feet minimum
- Governing code
- Zoning Code, effective July 1, 2024
- Enforcing division
- Planning / Development Services
Summary
Pomona caps side and rear yard fences at 6 feet under Zoning and Development Code Sec. 620.E.3.b's Fence Type VI standard, with a 10-foot Type VII allowance for industrial screening walls. Front yard fence height instead depends on the frontage module assigned to the lot under Sec. 490.B.3.b, ranging from no fence allowed up to 8 feet, each set back at least 3 feet from the street lot line.
1. Fence Type VI ... Intended for typical side and rear yards. ... STANDARDS A Wall/fence height (max) 6' ... 2. Fence Type VII ... Intended for industrial side and rear yards where additional screening and security might be needed. ... SCREENING AREA A Wall/fence height (max) 10'
Full Breakdown
The Zoning and Development Code, adopted July 1, 2024, splits fence height rules by yard location. Side and rear lot lines follow Sec. b: a standard Fence Type VI tops out at 6 feet and is intended for typical side and rear yards, while industrial lots may instead build a Fence Type VII up to 10 feet where additional screening and security is needed. Height is measured under Sec. a from the base of the fence on the higher-grade side whenever the grade difference between the two sides is less than 2 feet; where a fence sits within 3 feet of a retaining wall that is 2 feet or taller, height is measured from the fence top down to the retaining wall's midpoint instead.
Front and side-street yards run on a separate, five-tier system under Sec. b. 5 feet, with opacity limited to 50% above 3 feet on Type A3; and Type A5 permits up to 8 feet. Whichever type applies, the fence or wall, including its footings, must sit at least 3 feet off the street lot line and include ADA-compliant gates. Wherever a required frontage screen or buffer under Sec. C calls for a taller wall, that taller standard controls over the base height limit.
Violations & Fines
Pomona's Zoning Code enforcement runs through the City Code's general penalty, Sec. 1-7: an oversized or unpermitted fence can be prosecuted as an infraction ($100 first offense, $200 second, up to $500 for repeat violations within a year) or, at the City Attorney's discretion, as a misdemeanor carrying up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail, with each day the violation continues counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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