Reedley, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Reedley regulates fence materials through Section 10.34.040 of the municipal code. Where RMC 10.34.050 requires fencing for noise mitigation along collector streets, arterials, expressways, and freeways, solid masonry wall construction is specifically mandated -- wood or chain-link fences do not satisfy this requirement. For standard residential fences, common materials including wood, vinyl, wrought iron, and chain link are generally permitted provided they meet height limits and placement requirements. Barbed wire is typically restricted in residential zones consistent with standard California zoning practice, though it may be allowed in agricultural and industrial zones. Electrified fences are prohibited in residential areas. The property nuisance provisions in RMC 4-2-3 declare fences in substantial disrepair or constructed of inappropriate materials (such as scrap lumber, pallets, or corrugated metal in residential areas) to be property nuisances subject to abatement. The California Building Code adopted under RMC 9-1-1 also governs structural requirements for masonry walls, requiring proper footing and engineering for walls that serve retaining or structural purposes.