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Title 19 — Zoning

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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Contents — Imperial Beach Zoning Code
Imperial Beach Zoning Code
  1. Title 19 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.02 — GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATION
    2. Chapter 19.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.06 — ZONE MAP AND BOUNDARIES
    4. Chapter 19.07 — POST LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATION PERMI…
    5. Chapter 19.12 — R-1-6000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    6. Chapter 19.13 — R-1-3800 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    7. Chapter 19.14 — R-3000-D TWO-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    8. Chapter 19.15 — R-3000 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    9. Chapter 19.16 — R-2000 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    10. Chapter 19.17 — R-1500 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    11. Chapter 19.23 — COMMERCIAL/MIXED-USE USE REGULATIONS
    12. Chapter 19.24 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
    13. Chapter 19.25 — C/R-ET COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONECOTOURISM ZONE
    14. Chapter 19.27 — C/MU-2 SEACOAST COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONE
    15. Chapter 19.28 — C/MU-3 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE Z…
    16. Chapter 19.29 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONE
    17. Chapter 19.30 — UR URBAN RESERVE ZONE
    18. Chapter 19.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 19.40 — BUILDING HEIGHT
    20. Chapter 19.42 — LOT AREA AND FRONTAGE
    21. Chapter 19.44 — CURB CUTS
    22. Chapter 19.46 — FENCES
    23. Chapter 19.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING
    24. Chapter 19.50 — OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING
    25. Chapter 19.52 — SIGNS
    26. Chapter 19.54 — YARDS
    27. Chapter 19.56 — LIGHTING REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 19.60 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    29. Chapter 19.61 — CANNABIS FACILITIES
    30. Chapter 19.62 — BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES
    31. Chapter 19.64 — FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES
    32. Chapter 19.65 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
    33. Chapter 19.67 — SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
    34. Chapter 19.68 — MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES, CAMPERS, TRA…
    35. Chapter 19.70 — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
    36. Chapter 19.71 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE
    37. Chapter 19.72 — OUTDOOR USES
    38. Chapter 19.74 — MISCELLANEOUS USES
    39. Chapter 19.76 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES AND USES
    40. Chapter 19.81 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    41. Chapter 19.82 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
    42. Chapter 19.83 — DESIGN REVIEW
    43. Chapter 19.84 — VARIANCES
    44. Chapter 19.86 — ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND REZONING
    45. Chapter 19.88 — FEES
    46. Chapter 19.90 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    47. Chapter 19.92 — GREEN BUILDING UTILITIES

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