Riverside County Ordinance No. 348, Section 18.49, prohibits fences built of garage doors, tires, pallets, or other materials not typically used for fence construction. The ordinance sets material standards rather than a height cap, and the Countywide Design Standards favor masonry perimeter walls for new homes.
The principal material rule for fences in unincorporated Riverside County is found in Ordinance No. 348, Section 18.49 (Fences). The ordinance states that 'Fences shall not be constructed of garage doors, tires, pallets or other materials not typically used for the construction of fences.' Its stated intent is to provide minimum development standards 'to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the community, preserve property values and protect the health, safety and welfare of County residents.' This provision is the County's main affirmative restriction on fencing materials in residential areas; it does not, by itself, ban chain link or set a height. Beyond Section 18.49, the County's Countywide Design Standards and Guidelines steer new residential development toward masonry block perimeter walls (minimum 5 feet) on smaller lots, reflecting a preference for durable, attractive materials in new subdivisions. Specific plans, scenic-highway corridors, and homeowners' association rules can impose additional material limits - for example, decorative masonry requirements along scenic highways. Because the zoning ordinance's material rule is broadly worded, owners should avoid improvised materials and confirm any zone-specific or specific-plan design requirements with County Planning before installing a fence visible from a street or scenic corridor.
Fences built from prohibited materials such as garage doors, tires, or pallets violate Section 18.49 and may be cited by code enforcement, with the owner required to remove or replace the non-conforming fence.
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