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Fences and walls in Rancho Palos Verdes

In residential zones, fences, walls and hedges in the front yard setback are limited to 42 inches (city rule).

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Key points

  • Front-yard fences: In residential zones, fences, walls and hedges in the front yard setback are limited to 42 inches (city rule).

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

What Rancho Palos Verdes's code says

Rancho Palos Verdes code What Rancho Palos Verdes's code adds
Front yard height
  • Fences, walls and hedges may be up to 42 inches tall.
    Applies: In the front yard setback in residential zoning districts. Intersection visibility rules may limit them further.
    § 17.76.030 · code text
    Up to 42 inches in height shall be permitted, except as restricted by the intersection visibility requirements of section 17.48.070 (Intersection visibility) of this title;
Permit
  • A fence/wall permit is required, with some listed exceptions.
    Applies: In the rear or side yard setback next to a neighboring parcel, or next to a city-designated viewing station.
    § 17.76.030 · code text
    A fence/wall permit shall be required for any fence or wall placed within the rear yard or side yard setback adjacent to any contiguous or abutting parcel (as determined by the director), or placed adjacent to or abutting a city-designated viewing station identified in the city's general plan or coastal specific plan, except as specified below:
  • No permit is needed.
    Applies: Residential fences, walls and hedges that meet the listed requirements, unless conditions of a fence/wall permit restrict them.
    § 17.76.030 · code text
    Unless restricted by conditions imposed through a fence/wall permit issued pursuant to subsection B of this section which meet the following requirements shall be allowed without a permit:

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How tall can a fence be in Rancho Palos Verdes?

In residential zones, fences, walls and hedges in the front yard setback are limited to 42 inches (city rule).

General information, not legal advice.

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