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Fences and walls in La Verne

Common lot line walls are limited to 6 feet where lot elevations differ by 2 feet or less, 8 feet where they differ more.

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Key points

  • Fence height: Common lot line walls are limited to 6 feet where lot elevations differ by 2 feet or less, 8 feet where they differ more.

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

What La Verne's code says

La Verne code What La Verne's code adds
Height anywhere on the lot
  • Walls can be up to 6 feet tall, measured from the higher side.
    Applies: Along a shared lot line where the two lots differ in ground level by 2 feet or less.
    § 15.28.050 · code text
    In cases where there is a difference of elevation between adjoining lots not exceeding two feet along a common property line, the six-foot wall height shall be determined by measurement from the ground level on the higher side of the lot line.
  • Fences, walls and hedges can be no more than 8 feet tall overall.
    Applies: Along a shared lot line where the two lots differ in ground level by more than 2 feet; measured from the lower side.
    § 15.28.050 · code text
    Where there is difference in elevation in excess of two feet, fences, walls, and hedges shall be permitted, but not to exceed a maximum overall height of eight feet.
  • Walls and fences facing public roads can be no more than 5 feet tall.
    Applies: In the Hillside Development Overlay Zone.
    § 18.68.150 · code text
    Walls and fences facing public roadways shall be no greater than five feet in height.
Front yard height
  • Walls can be no more than 3 feet tall.
    Applies: Within the required front yard setback in the Hillside Development Overlay Zone.
    § 18.68.150 · code text
    Walls within the required front yard setback shall not exceed three feet in height.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in La Verne?

Common lot line walls are limited to 6 feet where lot elevations differ by 2 feet or less, 8 feet where they differ more.

General information, not legal advice.

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