Apple Valley, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

The Town of Apple Valley restricts certain fence materials through its Development Code and fence guidance, reflecting its rural and equestrian character. Barbed-wire and electric fences are prohibited in all zoning districts unless the property is zoned for agriculture, where such fencing is associated with livestock containment. Chain-link fencing carries a specific restriction: for any home built after June 2007 in the Single-Family Residential (R-SF) or Equestrian Residential (R-EQ) zones, chain link is not permitted in the front yard or front street-side yard, regardless of height. This rule targets the visible street frontage in the Town's primary residential and large-lot equestrian neighborhoods to maintain neighborhood appearance. For walls subject to a Wall/Fence Height Permit, the Town's submittal requirements specify that the fence or wall must be architecturally and aesthetically consistent with the primary commercial or industrial structure built on site, and applicants must detail the materials to be used. Because material rules interact with zone, lot type, and construction date, owners in equestrian and large-lot areas should verify which materials are allowed for their specific frontage. These are Town-specific rules layered on top of the statewide building code; they are not San Bernardino County standards.