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Chapter 27 — FENCES, HEDGES, WALLS STANDARDS

Ceres Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Ceres

CHAPTER 27 - FENCES, HEDGES, WALLS STANDARDS

18.27.010 - Purpose and intent.

The intent of this chapter is to regulate fences, hedges, and walls to protect the users of the streets and highways, and to avoid adverse effects on adjacent property values and living conditions.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

18.27.020 - Corner cutback; clear vision triangle.

Fences, hedges, and walls and other ornamental landscaping located within the clear vision triangle in any zone shall not exceed three feet in height above the top of curb or top of the nearest pavement surface

where there is no curb within the triangle formed by a line drawn between points 25 feet from the intersecting street lines. Fences, hedges and walls and other ornamental landscaping shall not violate chapter 18.27 of this Code, relating to visibility at public intersections.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

18.27.030 - Maximum height.

A.

Within front and exterior side yard setbacks. No fence shall exceed three feet in height for solid fencing, or four feet in height for wrought iron, chain-link or picket fencing that is see-through, except as specified in the provisions set forth in the C-3, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts.

B.

Remaining yard area. No fence shall exceed seven feet in height from the highest elevation from the ground as long as the overall height of the fence does not exceed eight feet measured from the lowest elevation on the neighboring property immediately adjacent to the fence, unless notification is given to the adjacent property owners and approval is granted by the Planning Commission.

C.

Fences (other). Fences may exceed the height limits as listed above where approved by the Planning Commission, and as required mitigation to address environmental issues or specifically permitted by ordinance.

D.

Setbacks. All fence placement shall be measured from the property line.

E.

Public rights-of-way. Fences may be permitted within public rights way, in residential zones but prior to placement, an owner shall obtain the necessary encroachment permit from the City.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

18.27.040 - Doors and gates.

A.

All doors and gates in any fence, hedge or wall shall open inwardly if located within two feet of a street or public walk.

B.

All fences, hedges, and walls surrounding property on which a swimming pool is located shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates or doors so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

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▸ Contents — Ceres Zoning Code
Ceres Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 01 — PURPOSE AND INTENT
  2. Chapter 02 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 03 — PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES
  4. Chapter 04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
  5. Chapter 05 — ZONING MAPS
  6. Chapter 06 — COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE (C-F)
  7. Chapter 07 — R-A, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE ZONE
  8. Chapter 08 — R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 09 — R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (LOW DENSITY)
  10. Chapter 10 — R-3, MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Z…
  11. Chapter 11 — R-4, MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENT…
  12. Chapter 12 — R-5, HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 13 — P-C, PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE
  14. Chapter 14 — A-P, ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 15 — C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 16 — C-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  17. Chapter 17 — C-3, WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  18. Chapter 18 — H-1, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  19. Chapter 19 — M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
  20. Chapter 20 — M-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
  21. Chapter 21 — A-O, AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
  22. Chapter 22 — H-P, HISTORIC PRESERVATION ZONE
  23. Chapter 23 — MATERIAL EFFECTS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  24. Chapter 24 — PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN R…
  25. Chapter 25 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  26. Chapter 26 — SIGNING STANDARDS
  27. Chapter 27 — FENCES, HEDGES, WALLS STANDARDS
  28. Chapter 28 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
  29. Chapter 29 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND USES
  30. Chapter 30 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  31. Chapter 30 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  32. Chapter 31 — VARIANCES
  33. Chapter 31 — VARIANCES
  34. Chapter 32 — AMENDMENTS
  35. Chapter 33 — RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
  36. Chapter 34 — APPEALS
  37. Chapter 35 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  38. Chapter 36 — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY ZONE
  39. Chapter 37 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  40. Chapter 37 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  41. Chapter 38 — SUBDIVISION TRACT SALES OFFICES, SIGNS, FLAGS AND…
  42. Chapter 39 — DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
  43. Chapter 40 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD HAZARD IDENTIFICA…
  44. Chapter 41 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
  45. Chapter 42 — DANCING
  46. Chapter 43 — REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT

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