Fences and walls in Hemet: the local rules

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

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Corner visibility	Nothing over 42 inches high may block the view in a triangle measured 30 feet back from the corner. Applies: The corner cutback area on corner lots. § 90-316 · code text On corner lots, the corner cutback area shall be free and clear of visual obstructions in excess of 42 inches in height. The corner cutback shall be defined by a line on a horizontal plane connecting two points along the front and street side property lines and forming a triangle. These points shall be measured 30 feet back from the intersection of the prolongation of the front and street side property lines. Nothing 42 inches high may block the view in a 45-degree triangle with 10-foot sides. Applies: Lots where the driveway is next to the rear yard of a neighboring lot. § 90-316 · code text On lots where the driveway is adjacent to the rear yard of a neighboring lot the corner cutback area shall be free and clear of visual obstructions of 42 inches in height. The cutback lines shall be determined by measuring from the projection of the coterminous front and rear property line ten feet along the inside edge of the sidewalk and ten feet back from the street connecting the two points forming a 45-degree triangle.
Height anywhere on the lot	Up to 6 feet high. Applies: Corner lots: walls, fences or hedges along the sidewalk in the street side yard, up to the front yard setback. § 90-316 · code text On a corner lot a wall, fence or hedge up to six feet in height may be located parallel to the edge of the sidewalk on the street side yard adjacent to the lot up to the front yard setback, whether the sidewalk area is monolithic or has a planted parkway. No more than 6 feet high in total. Applies: A needed retaining wall plus hedge, wall or fence, along the street side yard or a reverse corner lot. § 90-316 · code text the combined retaining wall and hedge, walls or fence shall not be permitted to exceed six feet in height along the street side yard or reverse corner lot and nine feet in height along interior or rear property lines.
Front yard height	No more than 42 inches high. Applies: Solid walls, fences or hedges in the required front setback. A fence may reach 72 inches if at least 75% open above 42 inches. § 90-316 · code text Solid walls, fences, screening or hedge plantings in any required front yard setback shall be a maximum of 42 inches in height Up to 72 inches high. Applies: Pilasters in a required front setback, spaced at least 10 feet apart on center and no more than 18 inches wide. § 90-316 · code text Pilasters to a maximum height of 72 inches are permitted if spaced a minimum of ten feet on center with a maximum width of 18 inches.
Side and rear yard height	No more than 72 inches high. Applies: Fences, screens or hedges along interior and rear property lines. § 90-316 · code text Fencing, screening, hedges along interior and rear property lines may not exceed 72 inches in height. No more than 9 feet high in total. Applies: A needed retaining wall plus hedge, wall or fence, along interior or rear property lines. § 90-316 · code text the combined retaining wall and hedge, walls or fence shall not be permitted to exceed six feet in height along the street side yard or reverse corner lot and nine feet in height along interior or rear property lines.

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Hemet limits solid front-setback fences to 42 in, or 72 in if 75% open above 42 in; interior and rear lines 72 in.

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