Riverside County, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Riverside County Code § 17.172.205
- Prohibited materials
- Garage doors, tires, pallets
- Applies to
- All unincorporated county zones
- Stated purpose
- Aesthetics, property values, health and safety
Summary
Riverside County's zoning code bans building fences out of garage doors, tires, wood pallets, or similar scrap materials anywhere in the unincorporated county.
B. Prohibited Fences. Fences shall not be constructed of garage doors, tires, pallets or other materials not typically used for the construction of fences.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 84 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Riverside County Code Section 17.172.205, part of Title 17's general zoning provisions that apply to every unincorporated zone, bars building fences from garage doors, tires, pallets, or other scrap materials not standard for fence construction. The board of supervisors adopted the rule to enhance neighborhood appearance, preserve property values, and protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents. A fence built from prohibited materials violates the zoning code and can be ordered removed or replaced through code enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Building or maintaining a fence made of garage doors, tires, pallets, or similar scrap materials violates Riverside County Code Section 17.172.205 and can trigger a zoning code enforcement case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a fence out of an old garage door in unincorporated Riverside County?
Does this fence-material rule apply inside the city of Riverside?
Sources & Official References
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