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Building on your lot in Kingsburg

Kingsburg's city code sets its own limits on fences, accessory structures and home businesses. Fence height depends on the setback, and accessory structure height and setbacks depend on the type and size of the structure.

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Key points

  • Fence height: City code limits fences to 36 inches within front or street side setbacks and 7 ft 1 in within interior side or rear setbacks.
  • Accessory structures: City code limits R-1 accessory structures to 15 feet; sheds up to 120 square feet in rear or interior side yards, 10.5 feet.
  • Home businesses: City code allows at most 4 customers a day at a home business, 8 with commission or council approval; only residents may run it.

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

Fences and walls

Kingsburg code What Kingsburg's code adds
Height anywhere on the lot
  • No more than 7 feet 1 inch high.
    Applies: Outside a required setback.
    § 17.42.117 · code text
    Outside of a required setback | 7'1"
Front yard height
  • No more than 36 inches high.
    Applies: Within the front or street side setback.
    § 17.42.117 · code text
    Within front or street side setback | 36"
Side and rear yard height
  • No more than 7 feet 1 inch high.
    Applies: Within the interior side or rear setback.
    § 17.42.117 · code text
    Within interior side or rear setback | 7'1"
Permit
  • Yes. A building permit is required, and City Engineer requirements apply.
    Applies: Fences or walls in a flood area shown on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
    § 17.42.117 · code text
    A fence or wall in an area subject to flooding identified on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shall require a building permit, and shall comply with all requirements of the City Engineer in addition to the requirements of this Section.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures

Kingsburg code What Kingsburg's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 15 feet high.
    Applies: R-1 districts. Sheds of 120 square feet or less in rear or interior side yards: 10.5 feet. Garages and permanent carports are not included.
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    The maximum height for an accessory structure shall be fifteen (15) feet.
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than 30% of the required rear yard area.
    Applies: R-1 districts: all accessory structures and accessory uses, including surface parking, together.
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    Accessory structures and any accessory uses (including surface parking) may not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the square footage of the required rear yard.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 10 feet from the rear.
    Applies: Rear yards in R-1 districts (R-1-7, R-1-10, R-1-20).
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    Rear yard—Ten (10) feet.
  • 0 feet.
    Applies: R-1 rear yards next to an alley, or structures under 10.5 feet tall with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvements.
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    Zero feet if rear yard adjoins an alley or the accessory structure is less than ten and one-half (10.5) feet in height and contains no electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvements.
  • At least 5 feet from the interior side.
    Applies: Interior side yards in R-1 districts (R-1-7, R-1-10, R-1-20).
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    Interior side—Five (5) feet.
  • 0 feet.
    Applies: R-1 interior side yards next to an alley, or structures under 10.5 feet tall with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvements.
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    Zero feet if interior side yard adjoins an alley or the accessory structure is less than ten and one-half (10.5) feet in height and contains no electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvements.
Distance from the house
  • At least 10 feet from the home.
    Applies: R-1 districts (R-1-7, R-1-10, R-1-20). Also at least 10 feet from any other accessory structure.
    § 17.28.050 · code text
    The minimum distance between a one-family residence and another building shall be ten (10) feet.

Running a business from home

Kingsburg code What Kingsburg's code adds
Customer visits
  • No more than 4 customers per day.
    Applies: Customers who travel to the site, unless the planning commission or city council grants more. Does not apply to short-term rentals.
    § 17.56.010 · code text
    the number of customers of a home occupation who travel to the site of the home occupation shall not exceed four persons per day unless permission is specifically granted through a condition imposed by the planning commission and/or city council.
  • No more than 8 customers per day in any case.
    Applies: Customers who travel to the site, even with planning commission or city council permission.
    § 17.56.010 · code text
    In no case shall the number of customers of a home occupation who travel to the site of the home occupation exceed eight (8) persons per day.
Employees
  • Only residents of the home may be employed.
    Applies: In the conduct of the home business.
    § 17.56.010 · code text
    No one other than a resident of the dwelling shall be employed in the conduct of the home occupation.
Permit
  • A home occupation permit and a valid city business license are required.
    § 17.56.010 · code text
    The holder of a home occupation permit must obtain and maintain a valid city of Kingsburg business license.
Businesses not allowed
  • medical offices, tattoo parlors, fortune tellers, palm readers, beauty salons, barber shops or similar services
    § 17.56.010 · code text
    but shall not include, medical offices, tattoo parlors, fortune tellers, palm readers, beauty salons, barber shops or similar services.
  • repair services other than repair of small appliances, equipment, or other small objects normally capable of being carried by one person without mechanical equipment or devices
    Applies: repair services conducted on the premises
    § 17.56.010 · code text
    A home occupation shall not involve the performance of any repair services on the premises other than the repair of small appliances and equipment or other small objects which normally are capable of being carried by one person without the aid of mechanical equipment or devices.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Kingsburg code What Kingsburg's code adds
EV charger permit
  • A permit application is required, with the completed city checklist attached.
    § 15.10.040 · code text
    Any person wishing to install an electric vehicle charging station shall file an application, in the form provided by the city, for a permit to install an electric vehicle charging station. A completed city checklist for permitting electric vehicle service equipment ("checklist") shall accompany the application.
  • The city must accept electronic applications and electronic signatures.
    Applies: Applies to permit applications under this ordinance.
    § 15.10.040 · code text
    the City shall allow electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this ordinance and associated supporting documentations for installation of electric vehicle charging stations. In accepting such applications, the city shall also accept electronic signatures
  • Approved, with all needed permits issued, when the application meets the city checklist and health and safety requirements.
    Applies: Applies to EV charging stations.
    § 15.10.040 · code text
    Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the city adopted checklist and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, in accordance with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits
Review time
  • The permit is issued 3 business days after a complete application.
    Applies: Over the counter or electronic applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 15.09.060 · code text
    The building division shall issue a permit or other nondiscretionary approval three (3) business days after an over-the-counter application is deemed complete and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review; a permit issues when a complete application meets the checklist and standard plan.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 8.26.060 · code text
    within three (3) business days after the date of receipt of an application sent by electronic submittal is deemed complete and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan

Pets, chickens and bees

Kingsburg code What Kingsburg's code adds
Pet limit
  • No more than 4 dogs over 4 months old.
    § 6.04.090 · code text
    No person shall keep, harbor or maintain upon the person's premises within the city more than a total of four (4) dogs over the age of four (4) months of age
  • No more than 6 animals in total, including dogs.
    § 6.04.090 · code text
    and no more than a total of six (6) animals including dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Kingsburg?

City code limits fences to 36 inches within front or street side setbacks and 7 ft 1 in within interior side or rear setbacks.

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Kingsburg?

City code limits R-1 accessory structures to 15 feet; sheds up to 120 square feet in rear or interior side yards, 10.5 feet.

Can I run a business from my home in Kingsburg?

City code allows at most 4 customers a day at a home business, 8 with commission or council approval; only residents may run it.

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

Kingsburg's code: A permit application is required, with the completed city checklist attached. (§ 15.10.040); The city must accept electronic applications and electronic signatures. (Applies to permit applications under this ordinance.) (§ 15.10.040).

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

Kingsburg's code: No more than 4 dogs over 4 months old. (§ 6.04.090); No more than 6 animals in total, including dogs. (§ 6.04.090).

General information, not legal advice.

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