Fences. Unless otherwise prohibited, you can a fence on your property not exceeding 7 feet in height, using common fencing materials (chain link, wire or wood) without a building permit.
A permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure or installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by the model codes adopted by the County of Riverside.
Fences not over seven (7) feet high (Approval may be required from the Planning Division for fences located in the front yard setback)
Projects that DO NOT need a building permit are simple surface (cosmetic) projects; minor repairs and replacements; and minor site improvements or small structures.
Application for a permit may be made at the public Permit Services counter in the One Stop Shop. You may also need to submit construction drawings for plan check review that detail your proposed improvements.
Under California's Building Code, you must obtain a permit before building a fence that will be over 6 feet tall unless the top 2 feet of the fence will be barbed wire. For a front yard fence, the maximum height is 42 inches. For a backyard fence, the maximum height is 72 inches.
CALIFORNIA FENCE HEIGHT LAWS—KNOW YOUR LIMITS When it comes to fence installation in California, the sky is not the limit. At least, not without a permit. Generally speaking, California building codes set a maximum height restriction at 4 feet for front yard fences and 6 feet for backyards.
The general rule of thumb is that in a property's back garden, fence panels can be a maximum of 2m high. When considering front garden fences, bear in mind that a fence adjacent to a driveway may not be higher than one metre, or three feet.
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