Delano, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential Districts
- Barbed wire prohibited
- Industrial/Commercial
- 3 strands ≤1 ft above 6-ft fence
- Setback from Front
- 25 ft (commercial/industrial)
Summary
Delano Development Code §20.10.90.1.c prohibits barbed wire on any front, side, or rear property line in a residential district, and no sharp wire or sharp points may project above the top of any fence or wall.
No barbed wire shall be used or maintained as a fence or wall, or as any part of a fence or wall when located along a front, side, or rear property line of any lot; nor shall any sharp wire or sharp points project above the top of any fence or wall.
Full Breakdown
Barbed wire is permitted only in General Commercial, Commercial Recreational, Auto Plaza, and Community Facilities zones (§20.10.90.2.f), where it must be limited to three strands, no more than one foot high, on top of a fence at least 6 feet tall, and the wire must be at least 25 feet from a front or street-side property line unless approved by the Community Development Director. Razor wire and concertina-type sharp toppings remain prohibited everywhere.
Violations & Fines
Administrative citation and abatement; conditions of approval typically require removal before final inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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