Jurupa Valley, CA Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

California Civil Code §841 (the 'Good Neighbor Fence Act,' AB 1404, effective 2014) is the controlling law for shared division fences statewide. It creates a rebuttable presumption that adjoining landowners share equally in the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of a fence on the common boundary, and it requires a property owner who wants to share costs to give the neighbor 30 days' prior written notice describing the problem, proposed solution, estimated costs, and timeline. The Jurupa Valley Planning Department FAQ (jurupavalley.org/Faq.aspx?QID=116) confirms the City's position: 'walls and/or fences are not required between private properties unless one of the properties has a swimming pool,' and disputes including 'where the fence is built' are 'a civil matter between the two property owners.' If you suspect a fence sits on the wrong side of the boundary, the City advises hiring a licensed land surveyor rather than contacting Code Enforcement. HOA CC&Rs may impose separate shared-fence maintenance obligations.