Fences and walls in Firebaugh: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Firebaugh 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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Corner visibility	At most 3 feet in the 30-foot corner triangle, and within 10 feet of the street side property line. Applies: Corner lots in the R-2 and R-3 zones. Street side fences may be 4 feet if over 50% of the top foot is see-through. § 25-19.7 · code text Fences, walls and hedges within 10 feet of the property line along the street side yard of a corner lot shall not exceed three feet in height, except that a fence or wall may be four feet in height if more than 50% of the top one-foot of the structure is see-through (such as wrought-iron).
Front yard height	Fences, walls and hedges may be no more than 3 feet tall. Applies: In the required front yard setback in the R-2 and R-3 zones. § 25-19.7 · code text Front yards: Fences, walls and hedges in a required front yard setback area shall not exceed three feet in height, except that a fence or wall may be four feet in height if more than 50% of the top one-foot of the structure is see-through (such as wrought-iron). A fence or wall may be up to 4 feet tall. Applies: In the required front yard setback in the R-2 and R-3 zones, only if more than 50% of the top foot is see-through. § 25-19.7 · code text Front yards: Fences, walls and hedges in a required front yard setback area shall not exceed three feet in height, except that a fence or wall may be four feet in height if more than 50% of the top one-foot of the structure is see-through (such as wrought-iron).
Side and rear yard height	Fences, walls and hedges may be no more than 7 feet tall. Applies: In the R-2 and R-3 zones, in the area behind the required front yard setback. § 25-19.7 · code text Rear and side yards: Fences, walls, and hedges in the area behind the required front yard setback shall not exceed seven feet in height.

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R-2/R-3 front setback fences: 3 feet at most (4 if over 50% of the top foot is see-through); behind it, 7 feet at most.

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