Jurupa Valley, CA Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit threshold
- Fences over 3 feet high
- Covered materials
- Any material, including chainlink and masonry
- Exempt
- Fences 3 feet or shorter
- Pool barrier fencing
- Permit required at any height
- Where to apply
- City Accela online permit portal
Summary
Any Jurupa Valley fence taller than three feet requires a building permit, regardless of material. Fences three feet or shorter are exempt, but all swimming pool barrier fencing needs a permit at any height.
105.1.3 Permits required. No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, re-erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or other structure in the city, without obtaining a valid building permit prior to commencement of any work. A Building permit is also required for the following specified items: ... 2. Fence or fences over three feet in height constructed or made of any material including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, chain link, wrought iron, masonry, block, brick, or stone. [Section 105.2, Work Exempt from Permit, as amended:] 2. Fences not over three (3) feet high. All swimming pool barrier fencing requires a permit.
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Full Breakdown
Ordinance No. 2025-24 (November 2025) amended Jurupa Valley Municipal Code Chapters 8.05 and 8.10 to adopt the 2025 California Building Code with local amendments. New Section 105.1.3 requires a building permit for any fence over three feet in height made of any material, including wood, plastic, metal, chain link, wrought iron, masonry, block, brick, or stone. Amended Section 105.2 exempts only fences not over three feet, and expressly requires permits for all swimming pool barrier fencing. This is far stricter than the unamended state code, which exempts fences up to seven feet. Permits are processed by Building and Safety through the city's online Accela portal, and zoning standards in Section 9.240.500 still apply.
Violations & Fines
Building or replacing a fence over three feet without a permit is unlawful; violations are punishable as infractions or misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 and each day treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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