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Building on your lot in Victorville

Victorville sets its own fence limits and requires approval for home businesses. Taller fences need a step design or Planning Commission approval, and district fence limits also apply.

Key points

  • Fence height: Victorville limits fences in any yard to 8 feet, and district limits also apply; front-yard fences over 4 feet need a minor deviation approval.
  • Home businesses: Victorville requires planning commission approval for a home occupation, followed by a business license fee.

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

Fences and walls

Victorville code What Victorville's code adds
Height anywhere on the lot
  • No more than 8 feet, measured from the lowest finished ground next to the wall.
    Applies: In any yard. District fence limits also apply. Taller only with a stepped design or Planning Commission approval.
    § 16-3.24.080 · code text
    No wall or fence type shall exceed a height of eight feet, as measured from the lowest finished level of ground abutting the wall, unless a step design is utilized per Figure 24-2 or as otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.
Permit
  • Planning Commission approval.
    Applies: For a wall or fence over 8 feet, unless a stepped design is used.
    § 16-3.24.080 · code text
    No wall or fence type shall exceed a height of eight feet, as measured from the lowest finished level of ground abutting the wall, unless a step design is utilized per Figure 24-2 or as otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.
  • Zoning Administrator approval of the fence height, location and materials.
    Applies: When a continued security problem is greater than at similar nearby properties.
    § 16-3.24.090 · code text
    In such cases, the fence height, location and materials shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
  • Approval as a minor deviation.
    Applies: For a front-yard fence over 4 feet, only if it does not block sight lines from a public right-of-way or driveway.
    § 16-3.24.090 · code text
    A fence in excess of four feet in height, which does not interfere in terms of sight distance from a public right-of-way or driveway, may be built in the front yard area of lots if approved in conformance with Article 3 of this Chapter, Minor Deviations.

Running a business from home

Victorville code What Victorville's code adds
Permit
  • Planning commission approval as a home occupation; a business license fee is then due.
    § 16-7.01.110 · code text
    Home occupations, as defined by Title 16, shall pay a license fee as enumerated in this Chapter if approved as a home occupation by the planning commission.

RV and boat parking

Victorville code What Victorville's code adds
Size limit
  • Vehicles 22 feet long, 7 feet wide, 7.5 feet high, or rated 10,000 pounds or more count as RVs.
    Applies: Public streets, rights-of-way, highways and alleys; such RVs may park only in front of the owner's home, for limited hours.
    § 12.28.065.1 · code text
    Twenty-two feet in length;
Parking on the street
  • No more than 48 hours in a row.
    Applies: Owner's RV in front of or next to the owner's home, for loading, unloading, cleaning, charging or other trip preparation.
    § 12.28.065.1 · code text
    Recreational vehicles parked on a public street, public right-of-way, highway or alleys and parked in front of or immediately adjacent to the owner's residence are allowed for a period of time not to exceed forty-eight consecutive hours for the purposes of loading, unloading, cleaning, battery-charging or other activity preparatory or incidental to travel.
  • No more than 96 hours in a row in total.
    Applies: With a city extension permit, for the owner's RV in front of or next to the owner's home.
    § 12.28.065.1 · code text
    Recreational vehicles parked on a public street, public right-of-way, highway or alleys and parked in front of or immediately adjacent to the owner's residence may be allowed for up to an additional forty-eight consecutive hour period, but no more than a total period of ninety-six consecutive hours, provided a permit for such extension has been granted by the city.
  • Up to 2 weeks.
    Applies: Visitor RV permit, in front of the home visited; no more than 6 times a calendar year; no back-to-back permits.
    § 12.28.065.1 · code text
    A property owner/tenant may also request a visitor recreational vehicle parking permit for a period not to exceed two weeks, not more than six times in any calendar year.
  • When the time ends, the RV must be moved and stay off public streets for at least 48 hours.
    Applies: Applies after the 48-hour, 96-hour or 2-week period ends.
    § 12.28.065.1 · code text
    Any recreational vehicle that is parked or left standing on a public street, public right-of-way, highway or alley as set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) hereinabove, shall, at the end of the allowed time period (whether forty-eight hours or ninety-six hours in the event an extension permit is granted, or two weeks in the event a visitor recreational vehicle parking permit issued pursuant to subsection (f)(2) of this chapter), be removed from its location and shall not be parked on any public street, public right-of-way, highway or alley for the purposes stated hereinabove for a period of at least forty-eight hours.
  • No more than 72 hours in a row.
    Applies: Applies to any vehicle parked on a street or alley.
    § 12.28.090 · code text
    No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or alley for more than a consecutive period of seventy-two hours.
  • Trailers may not be parked on the street unless hitched to a tow vehicle and being loaded or unloaded.
    Applies: Applies to trailers on public streets, highways or rights-of-way.
    § 12.28.090 · code text
    It is unlawful for any person to park, store, keep or otherwise leave standing any vehicle defined as a trailer upon any public street, highway or right-of-way unless such trailer is properly attached to a tow vehicle and is being utilized for the actual loading or unloading of equipment, materials or passengers.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Victorville code What Victorville's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Approval and all needed permits once the application meets the City checklist; no energizing or use before City approval.
    Applies: Applies to EV charging stations.
    § 16-5.20.040 · code text
    Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Article and associated supporting documentations.
Solar permit process
  • Administrative approval and all permits once the application meets the checklist; grid connection needs separate utility approval.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 16-5.19.020 · code text
    Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations.

Pets, chickens and bees

Victorville code What Victorville's code adds
Chickens
  • Up to 3 poultry, with a pet permit.
    Applies: Only on lots larger than a half-acre gross.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Up to three poultry;
Large animals
  • 2 horses, 1 cow, 1 sheep, 3 poultry, 3 geese, 2 pot-bellied pigs, 2 llamas or 2 alpacas, 1 goat.
    Applies: Maximums with a pet permit, on lots over a half-acre gross; horses, cow and sheep only where zoning allows.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Up to two horses if otherwise permitted in the zoning regulation;
Permit
  • A pet permit is required.
    Applies: Listed pets, including up to 3 poultry, on lots larger than a half-acre gross.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    The following pets shall be allowed on lots larger than half-acre gross with approval of a pet permit:
  • A pet permit from the planning director, with signed approval of all owners within 300 feet and a $25 fee.
    Applies: Other pets on single-family lots larger than a half-acre gross.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Pets other than those identified in subsections (1) through (4) of this section may be allowed on property occupied by a single-family residence with a minimum parcel size of larger than half-acre gross if application is made to the planning department and a pet permit is approved by the director of planning.
Pet limit
  • No more than 3 weaned dogs.
    Applies: Applies to residential lots.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than three weaned dogs, excepting those less than four months old and with the exceptions provided in Section 7.04.065;
  • No more than 3 weaned cats.
    Applies: Applies to residential lots.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than three weaned cats, excepting those less than four months old;
  • No more than 2 nonvenomous reptiles, including snakes and lizards.
    Applies: Applies to residential lots.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than two nonvenomous reptiles including snakes and lizards;
  • No more than 2 turtles.
    Applies: Applies to residential lots.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than two turtles;
  • No more than 6 caged birds.
    Applies: Residential lots; pigeons, doves, canaries, cockatiels, finches, parakeets and similar birds.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than six caged birds consisting of pigeons, doves, canaries, cockatiels, finches, parakeets and other kindred birds;
  • No more than 2 tropical birds.
    Applies: Residential lots; parrots, macaws, mynahs, toucans and similar birds.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than two tropical birds such as parrots, macaws, mynah, toucans and kindred birds;
  • No more than 2 rodents in total.
    Applies: Applies to residential lots.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    Not more than two rodents including mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc., total.
  • No more than 3 dogs or cats.
    Applies: Any premises in the city, unless commercial kennel rules or an exception applies.
    § 7.04.065 · code text
    No person shall keep, harbor or maintain upon his premises within the city more than three dogs or cats unless said person shall comply with the commercial kennel requirements of Section 7.04.100 or unless said person comes within one of the following conditions:
  • No more than 12 pets.
    Applies: Applies to any household.
    § 7.04.035 · code text
    In no event shall there be kept or maintained in any household more than twelve pets.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Victorville?

Victorville limits fences in any yard to 8 feet, and district limits also apply; front-yard fences over 4 feet need a minor deviation approval.

Can I run a business from my home in Victorville?

Victorville requires planning commission approval for a home occupation, followed by a business license fee.

Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Victorville?

Victorville's code: Vehicles 22 feet long, 7 feet wide, 7.5 feet high, or rated 10,000 pounds or more count as RVs. (Public streets, rights-of-way, highways and alleys; such RVs may park only in front of the owner's home, for limited hours.) (§ 12.28.065.1); No more than 48 hours in a row. (Owner's RV in front of or next to the owner's home, for loading, unloading, cleaning, charging or other trip preparation.) (§ 12.28.065.1).

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

Victorville's code: Approval and all needed permits once the application meets the City checklist; no energizing or use before City approval. (Applies to EV charging stations.) (§ 16-5.20.040); Administrative approval and all permits once the application meets the checklist; grid connection needs separate utility approval. (Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 16-5.19.020).

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

Victorville's code: Up to 3 poultry, with a pet permit. (Only on lots larger than a half-acre gross.) (§ 7.04.035); 2 horses, 1 cow, 1 sheep, 3 poultry, 3 geese, 2 pot-bellied pigs, 2 llamas or 2 alpacas, 1 goat. (Maximums with a pet permit, on lots over a half-acre gross; horses, cow and sheep only where zoning allows.) (§ 7.04.035).

General information, not legal advice.

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