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Fences and walls in West Covina

West Covina fences: 7 feet in side and rear setbacks between homes; 6 feet in front setbacks, at least 70% open above 42 inches.

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Key points

  • Fence height: West Covina fences: 7 feet in side and rear setbacks between homes; 6 feet in front setbacks, at least 70% open above 42 inches.

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

What West Covina's code says

West Covina code What West Covina's code adds
Corner visibility
  • No more than 36 inches.
    Applies: For walls, fences, hedges, trees and other obstructions in the sight triangle areas of corner lots.
    § 26-76 · code text
    On corner lots, walls, fences, hedges, trees, or other physical obstructions shall not exceed a maximum height of thirty-six inches (36") within the sight triangle areas set forth in section 26-67.
Side and rear yard height
  • Up to 8 feet.
    Applies: Single-family lots, along side and rear lines next to principal or minor arterial streets. At least 70% open above 42 inches.
    § 26-76 · code text
    Walls and fences on single-family residential lots along the side and rear property lines adjacent to rights-of-way of streets designated as principal or minor arterials on the master plan of streets and highways shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet provided that design standards contained within subsection (a)(1) is complied with.
  • No more than 7 feet.
    Applies: For a freestanding fence or wall between single-family homes, in required side and rear setbacks.
    § 26-76 · code text
    A freestanding fence or wall between single-family residential properties shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.
  • No more than 7 feet.
    Applies: For a freestanding fence or wall between multi-family properties or along a major arterial street, in side and rear setbacks.
    § 26-76 · code text
    A freestanding fence or wall between multi-family residential properties or along a major arterial street shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.
  • No more than 8 feet.
    Applies: For a freestanding fence or wall between a residential and a commercial property, in side and rear setbacks.
    § 26-76 · code text
    A freestanding fence or wall between a residential and commercial property shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
Front yard height
  • No more than 6 feet.
    Applies: Required front setback, street side yard, or rear yard of a through lot with street access. At least 70% open above 42 inches.
    § 26-76 · code text
    Fences and fence/wall combinations shall not exceed a maximum height of six (6) feet.

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How tall can a fence be in West Covina?

West Covina fences: 7 feet in side and rear setbacks between homes; 6 feet in front setbacks, at least 70% open above 42 inches.

General information, not legal advice.

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