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Building on your lot in La Verne
La Verne's city code limits wall and fence heights by the elevation difference between lots and sets lower limits in the Hillside Development Overlay Zone. The city also has a chapter on home occupation permits.
Key points
- Fence height: Common lot line walls are limited to 6 feet where lot elevations differ by 2 feet or less, 8 feet where they differ more.
- Home businesses: City code has a chapter on home occupation permits (Ch. 18.96).
Each rule below is marked La Verne code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
La Verne code Common lot line walls are limited to 6 feet where lot elevations differ by 2 feet or less, 8 feet where they differ more.
All 4 La Verne rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
RV and boat parking
La Verne code Trailers may not park on a public street unless hitched to a motor vehicle, and never for storage. Up to 4 consecutive hours in any 24 hours, and no more than 2 days in any 7-day period.
All 4 La Verne rules on RV and boat parking, with the code text →
Solar panels and EV chargers
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Swimming pools
La Verne code No more than 2 inches between the ground and the bottom of the barrier. No more than 4 inches between the top of the pool and the bottom of the barrier.
All 16 La Verne rules on swimming pools, with the code text →
Pets, chickens and bees
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| Pet limit |
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Building in a flood zone
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Building on a hillside
La Verne code An independent engineering study of soil instability, liquefaction, landslide and seismic risk is required. Slope stability must be reviewed during a geotechnical study.
All 10 La Verne rules on building on a hillside, with the code text →
Noise and construction hours
La Verne code 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All 9 La Verne rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text →
Garage and yard sales
| How long a sale may last |
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Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Parking spaces required for homes
La Verne code All required covered spaces must be within a fully enclosed garage Carports do not satisfy the requirements for covered parking
All 7 La Verne rules on parking spaces required for homes, with the code text →
Home alarm permits and false alarms
La Verne code False alarm charge is established by resolution of the city council Yes; application fee is established by resolution of the city council
All 3 La Verne rules on home alarm permits and false alarms, with the code text →
Signs on homes
La Verne code Up to 6 square feet in area. Up to 3 feet in height.
All 12 La Verne rules on signs on homes, with the code text →
Trash and recycling carts
La Verne code subscribe to refuse service and to enough containers to hold all solid waste produced during a one-week period Residents must not put solid waste in recycling or compost containers, and must remove it before collection
All 4 La Verne rules on trash and recycling carts, with the code text →
Other La Verne rules on this
La Verne's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Home occupation permits (Ch. 18.96)
- Urban lot split parcel map (SB 9) (§ 16.12.060)
- Two-unit housing development (SB 9) (Ch. 18.122)
- Permit to remove a significant or heritage tree (§ 18.78.030)
- Grading in the hillside overlay zone (§ 18.68.080) — hillside development overlay zone only
- Fire development fee in the hillside overlay (Ch. 3.27) — hillside development overlay zone only
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a business from my home in La Verne?
City code has a chapter on home occupation permits (Ch. 18.96). La Verne also has a related rule: Home occupation permits (Ch. 18.96).
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in La Verne?
La Verne's code: Apply by email, the city's website or fax. Electronic signatures are accepted. (Applies to small home rooftop solar energy systems.) (§ 18.106.050); Expedited administrative review. Electronic submittal and signatures accepted. Permits are issued when the application meets the city's checklist. (Applies to charging stations that qualify for expedited permit processing.) (§ 15.44.010).
Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in La Verne?
La Verne's code: Yes, no more than 2 barnyard poultry. (Barnyard poultry means chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and peacocks.) (§ 6.16.020).
What are the rules for building in a La Verne flood zone?
La Verne's code: All construction or development, including placing manufactured homes, needs a development permit to check for flood-prone areas. (§ 15.40.120).
What are the garage sale rules in La Verne?
La Verne's code: No more than 2 sales. (By the same person on the same property, per calendar year.) (§ 5.32.040); Yes, a regulatory permit; residents may hold the sale only at their own home. (§ 5.32.030).
Can I run a family child care home in La Verne?
California law sets this for every city, including La Verne: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
General information, not legal advice.
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