Fences and walls in Covina: the local rules

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

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Height anywhere on the lot	No more than 10 feet high. Applies: Block or sound walls on lots next to the proposed commuter rail line, and other places the chief planning official requires. § 17.71.110 · code text Block/sound attenuation walls of 10 feet maximum in height can be constructed along properties that abut the proposed commuter rail line and other locations as deemed necessary by the chief planning official.
Front yard height	No more than 4 feet high. Applies: Solid walls in front yard setbacks. § 17.71.040 · code text Within front yard setbacks, four-foot maximum solid walls will be permitted. No more than 5 feet high. Applies: Walls in front yard setbacks when 50% of the wall surface is see-through material. § 17.71.040 · code text Maximum five-foot walls are permitted if 50 percent of the wall surface is composed of see-through material, such as tubular steel, wrought iron, wood, and vinyl pickets.
Side and rear yard height	No more than 8 feet high. Applies: Along rear and interior side lines outside the front yard setback. Over 6 feet needs a wall and fence permit and building permit. § 17.71.040 · code text Along rear and interior side property lines and outside the front yard setback, eight-foot maximum walls and fences will be permitted with a wall and fence permit and building permit.
Permit	Yes. A wall and fence permit and a building permit are required for all walls and fences. Applies: Within front yard setbacks. § 17.71.040 · code text All walls and fences require a wall and fence permit and building permit. Yes. A wall and fence permit and a building permit are required. Applies: Walls and fences over 6 feet and up to 8 feet, along rear and interior side lines outside the front yard setback. § 17.71.040 · code text Along rear and interior side property lines and outside the front yard setback, eight-foot maximum walls and fences will be permitted with a wall and fence permit and building permit. Administrative approval is required. Applies: Walls and fences 6 feet or less, along rear and interior side lines outside the front yard setback. § 17.71.040 · code text Walls and fences that are six feet or less will be permitted with administrative approval. Yes. A building permit and plan check approval are required. Applies: Any wall or fence next to the proposed commuter rail line. § 17.71.110 · code text Building permit and plan check approval are required for any wall or fence. Yes. A wall and fence permit and a building permit are required. Applies: Any improvement to an existing wall or fence. § 17.71.100 · code text Wall and fence permit and building permit approvals are required for any improvement to an existing wall or fence.

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Front-setback walls are limited to 4 feet, or 5 if 50% see-through; rear and interior side walls, 8 feet, with permits over 6.

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