Fences and walls in Rancho Mirage

On a corner parcel, no fence, hedge, sign, wall or other structure, shrubbery, mounds of earth, or other visual obstruction over thirty-six inches in height above the nearest street curb elevation shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow within a traffic safety-sight area.

Except for custom single-family residences located within private gated developments, a maximum six-foot high fence, or wall may be located anywhere on a parcel except in a traffic safety-sight area, required front setback or street-side setback.

The maximum height of fences and walls within the required front or street side yard setback shall be thirty-six inches.

Custom single-family residences located within private gated developments may have up to a six-foot high architectural wall or fence located within the required front yard setback provided that the wall or fence is located at least ten feet away from the property line and permitted by the applicable CC&Rs and approved by the applicable HOA.

An exception to this provision is the allowance of fencing required by the state for the purpose of enclosing swimming pools, spas, and other bodies of water over twenty-four inches in depth, in which case the fencing may encroach up to five feet into the required front setback and may be up to six feet in height.