Hemet, CA Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Material rules in Hemet depend on the zoning district, all set by the City of Hemet's zoning code (Chapter 90), not Riverside County. In single-family residential zones (Article XI, Section 90-315) the code focuses on height, location, and sight-distance rather than broadly banning specific materials, so common wood, masonry, wrought-iron, and similar fencing is typical subject to the six-foot/42-inch limits. The most specific material requirements are in the manufacturing zones (Section 90-1046): fences and walls adjacent to and visible from the street right-of-way must be of decorative block or wrought iron, and interior industrial fencing may be masonry, concrete, steel, vinyl panels, or slatted chain link, while wood fencing is prohibited in that internal application. The same article requires that when a manufacturing or non-residential site adjoins a residential zone, a solid masonry wall six feet in height be located along the property line with a landscaped buffer. The community development director may approve alternate fence and wall materials for safety or aesthetic reasons. Pool barriers must meet the safety standards of Section 90-315 regardless of material. Because requirements differ sharply between residential, commercial, and manufacturing zones, confirm your parcel's zoning with the Planning Division (951-765-2375) before choosing materials, and note that recorded CC&Rs in a subdivision may impose stricter private material rules.