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Fences and walls in Holtville

Holtville limits front-yard fences to 4 ft if open or 30 inches if closed; side and rear lot lines 6 ft.

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Key points

  • Fence height: Holtville limits front-yard fences to 4 ft if open or 30 inches if closed; side and rear lot lines 6 ft.

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

What Holtville's code says

Holtville code What Holtville's code adds
Corner visibility
  • No more than 30 inches high within 15 feet of where the driveway meets the street.
    Applies: Walls or fences next to a driveway that serves a neighboring lot.
    § 17.10.110 · code text
    A wall or fence adjacent to a driveway providing vehicular access to an abutting lot shall not exceed 30 inches in height within 15 feet of the intersection of said driveway and the street right-of way;
Front yard height
  • No more than 4 feet high.
    Applies: Open walls or fences in any required front yard.
    § 17.10.110 · code text
    In any required front yard, a wall or fence shall not exceed four feet in height if open and exceed 30 inches if closed;
  • No more than 30 inches high.
    Applies: Solid walls or fences in any required front yard.
    § 17.10.110 · code text
    In any required front yard, a wall or fence shall not exceed four feet in height if open and exceed 30 inches if closed;
Side and rear yard height
  • No more than 6 feet high.
    Applies: Along side or rear lot lines, not reaching into the required front yard.
    § 17.10.110 · code text
    A wall or fence not more than six feet in height may be maintained along the side or rear lot lines; provided, that such a wall or fence does not extend into required front yard;

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Holtville?

Holtville limits front-yard fences to 4 ft if open or 30 inches if closed; side and rear lot lines 6 ft.

General information, not legal advice.

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