Chapter 19.46 — FENCES
Imperial Beach Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Imperial Beach
§ 19.46.010. Generally. ¶
The regulations set forth in this chapter apply to fences and walls in all zones. (Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
§ 19.46.020. Permitted fences. ¶
A. Any fence not exceeding four feet in height may be located on any part of a lot.
B. Any fence not exceeding six feet in height may be located on any part of a lot except the front yard of all lots or the street side yard on a reversed corner lot.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
§ 19.46.030. Prohibited fences. ¶
A. Sharp, pointed, barbed or electrically charged fences are prohibited.
B. Fences (including retaining walls) shall be constructed of new or suitable used material, shall conform with the methods of construction pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by reference and modified by Chapter 15.04 of this code, and shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Any dilapidated, dangerous or unsightly fence or retaining wall shall be repaired or removed. Temporary materials shall not be permitted as a fencing material.
C. Fences and walls are prohibited in the street or alley right-of-way, except as may be permitted by encroachment agreement.
D. Solid, sight-obstructing fences and landscaping over two and one-half feet in height shall not be located in a twenty-five-foot corner clear zone at the intersection of two streets or in a ten-foot corner clear zone at the intersection of a street and an alley. Open nonsight obstructing fencing may be permitted in the corner clear zones to a height of four feet, subject to the approval of the community development department.
(Ord. 94-884; Ord. 98-931 § 8; Ord. 98-933 § 1(5))
§ 19.46.040. Required fences. ¶
A. See Section 19.48.150 . For provisions regarding fences and walls in parking areas.
B. Fences or walls required to enclose refuse and recycling storage areas may be located on any part of the lot except in the required front yard and street side yard setback area, provided they immediately enclose such refuse storage areas.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
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Overview- Chapter 19.02 — GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 19.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 19.06 — ZONE MAP AND BOUNDARIES
- Chapter 19.07 — POST LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATION PERMI…
- Chapter 19.12 — R-1-6000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 19.13 — R-1-3800 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 19.14 — R-3000-D TWO-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 19.15 — R-3000 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 19.16 — R-2000 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 19.17 — R-1500 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 19.23 — COMMERCIAL/MIXED-USE USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.24 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
- Chapter 19.25 — C/R-ET COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONECOTOURISM ZONE
- Chapter 19.27 — C/MU-2 SEACOAST COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONE
- Chapter 19.28 — C/MU-3 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE Z…
- Chapter 19.29 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONE
- Chapter 19.30 — UR URBAN RESERVE ZONE
- Chapter 19.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.40 — BUILDING HEIGHT
- Chapter 19.42 — LOT AREA AND FRONTAGE
- Chapter 19.44 — CURB CUTS
- Chapter 19.46 — FENCES
- Chapter 19.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 19.50 — OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 19.52 — SIGNS
- Chapter 19.54 — YARDS
- Chapter 19.56 — LIGHTING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.60 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 19.61 — CANNABIS FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.62 — BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES
- Chapter 19.64 — FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.65 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 19.67 — SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 19.68 — MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES, CAMPERS, TRA…
- Chapter 19.70 — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
- Chapter 19.71 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE
- Chapter 19.72 — OUTDOOR USES
- Chapter 19.74 — MISCELLANEOUS USES
- Chapter 19.76 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 19.81 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
- Chapter 19.82 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
- Chapter 19.83 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 19.84 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 19.86 — ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND REZONING
- Chapter 19.88 — FEES
- Chapter 19.90 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.92 — GREEN BUILDING UTILITIES