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Fences and walls in Commerce

Fences, hedges and walls in a side or rear yard are limited to 6 ft; next to a freeway right-of-way, 10 ft.

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Key points

  • Fences: Fences, hedges and walls in a side or rear yard are limited to 6 ft; next to a freeway right-of-way, 10 ft.

Each rule below links to the section of the Commerce Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Commerce's code says

Commerce code What Commerce's code adds
Height anywhere on the lot
  • No more than 10 feet.
    Applies: Fences, hedges or walls next to a freeway right-of-way.
    § 19.07.050 · code text
    The maximum height for any fence, hedge, or wall adjacent to a freeway right-of-way is ten feet.
Front yard height
  • Up to 6 feet for decorative wrought iron.
    Applies: Required front yard, except lots in recorded Tract No. 37889.
    § 19.07.050 · code text
    In any required front yard, except lots included within recorded Tract No. 37889, fences, hedges, and walls shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height, or six feet in height if the fence is made of decorative wrought iron.
Side and rear yard height
  • No more than 6 feet.
    Applies: Fences, hedges and walls in a required side or rear yard, or behind the front yard setback.
    § 19.07.050 · code text
    In any required side or rear yard, or at the rear of the front yard setback, fences, hedges and walls shall not exceed six feet in height.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Commerce?

Fences, hedges and walls in a side or rear yard are limited to 6 ft; next to a freeway right-of-way, 10 ft.

General information, not legal advice.

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