Kings County, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Fence height in unincorporated Kings County is set by the County Development Code, not by the cities. For Single-family (R-1) and Multi-family (RM) zones, Article 5 allows a solid fence, wall or hedge up to seven feet in height anywhere on the property, provided it is set back at least ten feet from the front property line (and, on a corner lot, from the street side yard line) and meets Traffic Safety Visibility Area rules. An open fence (at least 50 percent open, per the Article 25 definition) up to seven feet may stand anywhere in the front yard if it keeps sight lines clear. For Rural Residential (RR) and the agricultural districts (Article 4), fences, walls and hedges may exceed seven feet in height. Across every zone, the Code is strict at intersections and driveways: within a Traffic Safety Visibility Area, fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed three feet. Heights are measured from the finished grade of the site or the adjacent property, whichever is lower. Any fence, wall or gate over seven feet is treated as a structure and requires a building permit before construction. Decorative open-type gates in front or street side yards may go up to eight feet.