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Building on your lot in Glendora

Glendora sets its own fence and wall heights, which depend on how open the fence is and where it stands on the lot. The city also limits solid fences near street intersections for visibility.

Key points

  • Fence height: Glendora limits solid fences to 3 ft and fences at least 50% open to 4 ft; behind the front yard setback, 6 ft.
  • Noise walls: Next to a railroad or state highway, Glendora allows 8-ft noise walls; taller walls need an acoustical noise study and director approval.

Each rule below is marked Glendora code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Fences and walls

Glendora code What Glendora's code adds
Corner visibility
  • No solid fence or wall over 30 inches within 10 feet of where 2 public streets intersect.
    Applies: Corner lots, to keep visibility at the street intersection.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    No solid fence or wall over thirty (30) inches in height shall be located within ten (10) feet of the intersection of two public streets.
Front yard height
  • At most 4 feet.
    Applies: For front-yard fences and walls that are at least 50% visually open, such as wrought iron, picket or tubular steel.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    Fences and walls shall not exceed four (4) feet in height if at least fifty (50) percent of the fence area is visually open (e.g., wrought iron, picket, tubular steel).
  • At most 3 feet.
    Applies: For solid (not see-through) fences in the front yard.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    Solid (non-transparent) fences shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.
  • At most 4 feet in total.
    Applies: For a front-yard fence with a solid lower part up to 3 feet and an open upper part up to 1 foot.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    A fence with a solid lower portion (up to three (3) feet) may include a visually open upper portion not exceeding one (1) foot, for a total height not to exceed four (4) feet.
Side and rear yard height
  • Up to 6 feet.
    Applies: For fences and walls behind the front yard setback.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    Fences and walls may be up to six (6) feet in height behind the front yard setback.
  • Up to 8 feet.
    Applies: Only for fences or walls next to railroad or state highway rights-of-way, for noise mitigation.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    Fences or walls adjacent to railroad or state highway rights-of-way may be up to eight (8) feet in height for noise mitigation.
Height anywhere on the lot
  • Up to 8 feet.
    Applies: Next to railroad or state highway rights-of-way, for noise. Walls over 8 feet need a licensed acoustical engineer's noise study and Community Development Director approval.
    § 21.03.010 · code text
    Any wall exceeding eight (8) feet in height requires a noise study by a licensed acoustical engineer, subject to approval by the Community Development Director.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Glendora code What Glendora's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Building or other nondiscretionary permit issued within 3 business days of a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan.
    § 19.16.060 · code text
    The city of Glendora building department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan requirements.
  • Only one inspection; a separate fire inspection may also be required.
    Applies: EV charging systems eligible for expedited review.
    § 19.16.060 · code text
    Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the building division for EVC systems eligible for expedited review. A separate fire inspection may be required and performed by the Los Angeles County fire department for compliance with safety requirements.
Solar permit process
  • Only one inspection; a separate fire inspection may also be required.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems eligible for expedited review.
    § 19.21.060 · code text
    Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the building division for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review. On some submittals a separate fire inspection may be required and performed by the Los Angeles County fire department for their safety requirements.
Review time
  • Permit issued within 3 days.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar with a complete application meeting the expedited checklist and standard plan.
    § 19.21.060 · code text
    The building division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three days of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the expedited approved checklist and standard plan.

Tree removal

Glendora code What Glendora's code adds
Penalty
  • An infraction.
    Applies: Violating any tree rule, unless the violation is otherwise made a misdemeanor.
    § 16.14.040 · code text
    Every person who violates any section of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, unless the violation is otherwise made a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 1.01.110(b).

Swimming pools

Glendora code What Glendora's code adds
Pool barrier
  • No opening larger than 6 inches square, other than doors or gates.
    § 9.32.020 · code text
    with no opening therein, other than doors or gates, larger than six inches square
  • A fence or other solid structure must completely surround the pool, lot or premises.
    § 9.32.020 · code text
    maintain on the lot or premises upon which such pool is located and completely surrounding such pool, lot or premises, a fence or other solid structure
  • Fencing must be in place and approved before the pool is filled.
    § 9.32.030 · code text
    All fencing shall be in place and approved before water is run into the pool.
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high.
    § 9.32.020 · code text
    a fence or other solid structure not less than five feet in height
Gates
  • Self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 4 feet 6 inches above grade.
    Applies: All gates or doors through the enclosure, except a door of an occupied home that forms part of it.
    § 9.32.020 · code text
    All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep and capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in actual use, and which self-latching device shall not be located at nor accessible from less than four feet six inches above grade
Maintenance and empty pools
  • The enclosure must be kept in good repair at all times.
    § 9.32.020 · code text
    Such enclosure shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
  • Pool, spa and hot tub water may not be foul, filthy or stagnant; the bottom must stay visible.
    § 9.32.040 · code text
    The water of all swimming pools, spas and hot tubs must be kept sufficiently clear that the bottom will be visible at all times.

Pets, chickens and bees

Glendora code What Glendora's code adds
Chickens
  • Yes; at most 2 barnyard poultry in total; chickens must be hens, and roosters are not allowed.
    § 8.04.020 · code text
    (B) The number of barnyard poultry, consisting of chickens (hens only), turkeys, ducks, and geese shall not exceed two,
Pet limit
  • No more than 3 weaned dogs.
    § 8.04.020 · code text
    (1) Not more than three weaned dogs;
  • No more than 3 weaned domestic cats.
    § 8.04.020 · code text
    (2) Not more than three weaned domestic cats;
  • At most 30 birds in total, with barnyard poultry limited to 2 and game birds to 10.
    Applies: Canaries, finches, parrots and other nonpredatory birds.
    § 8.04.020 · code text
    (4) Canaries, finches, parrots and other nonpredatory birds, limited to a total of thirty birds, with the following exceptions:
  • No more than 4 of each species.
    Applies: Mice, rats, turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters, nonpoisonous snakes and rabbits.
    § 8.04.020 · code text
    (5) Mice, rats, turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters, nonpoisonous snakes, and rabbits; however, no one shall keep or maintain as household pets on any property more than four in number of each species of animals specified herein.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Glendora?

Glendora limits solid fences to 3 ft and fences at least 50% open to 4 ft; behind the front yard setback, 6 ft. Next to a railroad or state highway, Glendora allows 8-ft noise walls; taller walls need an acoustical noise study and director approval.

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Glendora?

Glendora's code: Building or other nondiscretionary permit issued within 3 business days of a complete application meeting the checklist and standard plan. (§ 19.16.060); Only one inspection; a separate fire inspection may also be required. (EV charging systems eligible for expedited review.) (§ 19.16.060).

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Glendora?

Glendora's code: An infraction. (Violating any tree rule, unless the violation is otherwise made a misdemeanor.) (§ 16.14.040).

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Glendora?

Glendora's code: No opening larger than 6 inches square, other than doors or gates. (§ 9.32.020); A fence or other solid structure must completely surround the pool, lot or premises. (§ 9.32.020).

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Glendora?

Glendora's code: Yes; at most 2 barnyard poultry in total; chickens must be hens, and roosters are not allowed. (§ 8.04.020); No more than 3 weaned dogs. (§ 8.04.020).

General information, not legal advice.

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