West Covina allows side/rear fences up to 7 feet under the 2024 Development Code update. Higher walls are permitted when residential abuts commercial. Front yard fences must comply with sight triangle requirements.
The West Covina Development Code (Ordinance No. 2519) increased maximum fence/wall height from 6 to 7 feet for side and rear property lines. Higher property line walls are allowed when residential is adjacent to commercial uses. Fence height is measured from the top of finished grade at the base to the top of the fence. On sloping ground, height is measured from the lowest grade on either side. Commercially zoned properties allow up to 8-foot freestanding fences. No maximum height is established for hedges except in front yards. Retaining walls may not exceed 6 feet interior-facing and 12 feet total with a fence atop.
Fences exceeding height limits require approval. The Community Development Director makes determinations for ambiguous situations.
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