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Fences and walls in Rancho Cucamonga

Front-yard fences: at most 3 ft, or 6 ft if the top 3 ft is 90% open; rear and interior side yards, 6 ft.

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Key points

  • Fence height: Front-yard fences: at most 3 ft, or 6 ft if the top 3 ft is 90% open; rear and interior side yards, 6 ft.

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

What Rancho Cucamonga's code says

Rancho Cucamonga code What Rancho Cucamonga's code adds
Corner visibility
  • No more than 36 inches tall.
    Applies: Residential zones, within the clear visibility triangle at intersections of streets, alleys and driveways.
    § 17.48.050 · code text
    At intersections of streets, alleys, and driveways within the clear visibility triangle | Varies (4) | 36 in
Height anywhere on the lot
  • Fences may be no more than 6 feet tall.
    Applies: All other areas of the lot in residential zones.
    § 17.48.050 · code text
    All other areas of lot | 0 ft | 6 ft
Front yard height
  • No more than 3 feet tall, or up to 6 feet if the top is open.
    Applies: Required front yard in residential zones. 6 feet only when the top 3 feet is 90% visually open and transparent.
    § 17.48.050 · code text
    Required front yard area | 0 ft (2) | 3 ft/ 6 ft (3)
Side and rear yard height
  • Fences may be no more than 6 feet tall.
    Applies: Residential zones; required rear and interior side yards, along rear and interior property lines.
    § 17.48.050 · code text
    Required rear and interior side yard area (along rear and interior property lines) | 0 ft | 6 ft
  • Fences may be no more than 6 feet tall.
    Applies: Corner lots in residential zones; required street side yard, with the fence set back 5 feet from the property line.
    § 17.48.050 · code text
    Required street side yard area (along corner side property lines) | 5 ft (2) | 6 ft
Permit
  • No planning approval is needed for fences meeting the location and height rules; a building permit may still be required.
    Applies: Residential fences and walls. Other new fences and walls need site development review.
    § 17.48.020 · code text
    Unless otherwise exempt below, site development review [see section 17.16.100 (Site Development Review)] is required for new fences and walls.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Rancho Cucamonga?

Front-yard fences: at most 3 ft, or 6 ft if the top 3 ft is 90% open; rear and interior side yards, 6 ft.

General information, not legal advice.

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