Fences and walls in Kingsburg: the local rules

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

What Kingsburg's code says

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Height anywhere on the lot	No more than 7 feet 1 inch high. Applies: Outside a required setback. § 17.42.117 · code text Outside of a required setback \| 7'1"
Front yard height	No more than 36 inches high. Applies: Within the front or street side setback. § 17.42.117 · code text Within front or street side setback \| 36"
Side and rear yard height	No more than 7 feet 1 inch high. Applies: Within the interior side or rear setback. § 17.42.117 · code text Within interior side or rear setback \| 7'1"
Permit	Yes. A building permit is required, and City Engineer requirements apply. Applies: Fences or walls in a flood area shown on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). § 17.42.117 · code text A fence or wall in an area subject to flooding identified on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shall require a building permit, and shall comply with all requirements of the City Engineer in addition to the requirements of this Section.

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City code limits fences to 36 inches within front or street side setbacks and 7 ft 1 in within interior side or rear setbacks.

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