Rancho Cucamonga requires a permit for fences over 6 feet, retaining walls over 3 feet, and pool barriers. Fences at or under 6 feet usually do not need a permit.
Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Services requires a building permit for several fence and wall conditions. A permit is required for any fence or wall over 6 feet in height, any retaining wall over 3 feet measured from the bottom of the footing, any masonry or block wall regardless of height due to structural review, any pool/spa enclosure barrier, and any fence installed as part of a new-home construction. Permit application requires a site plan showing property lines, proposed fence location, height, materials, and for block walls a structural detail and footing design. Fees typically run $200 to $500 depending on linear footage. Standard 6-foot wood, vinyl, or wrought-iron fences replacing existing property-line fences usually do not require permits but must still meet corner-sight, setback, and material standards. HOA approval is often required before the city application in Victoria, Terra Vista, and Etiwanda. Contact Building and Safety at (909) 477-2710.
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