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Building on your lot in Wildomar
Wildomar sets its own limits on fences and accessory structures, and has its own chapter on home-based businesses. Fence and accessory limits depend on lot size.
Key points
- Fence height: On lots under one acre, Wildomar limits front-yard fences to 3.5 feet if solid or 5 feet if wrought iron.
- Accessory structures: Wildomar limits accessory structures to 20 feet on lots of one acre or less and 35 feet on larger lots.
- Home businesses: Wildomar has its own chapter on home-based businesses.
Each rule below is marked Wildomar code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
| Front yard height |
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| Permit |
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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
| Maximum height |
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| Size or lot coverage |
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| Side and rear setback |
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| No permit needed up to |
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| Distance from the house |
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Lot splits under SB 9
| How the lot may be divided |
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|---|---|
| Unit size |
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| Minimum new lot size |
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| Standards |
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| Owner occupancy |
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| Parking |
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RV and boat parking
| Parking on the street |
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Solar panels and EV chargers
| EV charger permit |
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|---|---|
| Review time |
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Swimming pools
| Setback from property lines |
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Pets, chickens and bees
| Bees |
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| Large animals |
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| Permit |
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Other Wildomar rules on this
Wildomar's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Home-based businesses (Ch. 17.110)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How tall can a fence be in Wildomar?
On lots under one acre, Wildomar limits front-yard fences to 3.5 feet if solid or 5 feet if wrought iron.
How big can a shed or accessory building be in Wildomar?
Wildomar limits accessory structures to 20 feet on lots of one acre or less and 35 feet on larger lots.
Can I run a business from my home in Wildomar?
Wildomar has its own chapter on home-based businesses. Wildomar also has a related rule: Home-based businesses (Ch. 17.110).
Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Wildomar?
Wildomar's code: Each new lot must be at least 40% of the original lot's area. (Urban lot splits.) (§ 16.72.020); At most 1,200 square feet of floor area. (New homes built under the urban lot split rules.) (§ 16.72.050).
Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Wildomar?
Wildomar's code: Up to 48 hours, twice a month. (Residential streets: in front of the owner's home to load, unload or clean, or a visitor's RV with the homeowner's permission.) (§ 10.20.160); No more than 2 hours in any one day. (City streets with posted signs; does not apply in residential districts.) (§ 10.20.160).
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Wildomar?
Wildomar's code: The Building Official approves and issues all needed permits when the application meets the City checklist. (The application must also meet applicable laws and health and safety standards.) (§ 15.109.040); You can apply electronically; electronic signatures are accepted. (§ 15.109.040).
What are the pool fence and setback rules in Wildomar?
Wildomar's code: At least 5 feet. (Private residential pools, from any property line or home; pool equipment also at least 5 feet away.) (§ 17.150.070).
Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Wildomar?
Wildomar's code: Yes, no more than 4 bee boxes per residential lot. (Residential zones.) (§ 17.225.090); Sheep or goats: 3 times the limit of 5 grazing animals per acre. (Lots over 20,000 square feet and 100 feet wide; animals at least 50 feet from any home.) (§ 17.225.070).
General information, not legal advice.
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