Temecula, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Temecula's residential fence-height standards are set in Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), primarily Chapter 17.06 for single-family residential zones. Fences, walls, and hedges are limited to 3 feet maximum within the required front yard setback (typically 20 to 25 feet from the front property line) to preserve street views and pedestrian sightlines. In side and rear yards, fences may be up to 6 feet tall. Anything over 6 feet — such as a 7-foot privacy wall or a tall decorative gate — requires a building permit and structural review. Corner lots must maintain a sight-distance triangle at intersections (typically 25 feet by 25 feet) where fences are limited to 30 inches to preserve driver visibility. Pool barrier fences must meet a separate minimum (5 feet) and have self-closing, self-latching gates. Within HOA-governed master-planned communities (Harveston, Redhawk, Roripaugh Ranch, Vail Ranch), CC&Rs often impose stricter design and material standards layered on top of city rules. In Wine Country and rural areas governed under Riverside County standards, agricultural fencing may have different allowances.