Pool Fences in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A pool fence has rules of its own: a minimum height, small gaps and a gate that closes and latches by itself. The company should build to the local pool barrier code.
- Solid wood with steel frame. The city approves it for privacy fences, and steel framing gives it a longer life in the heat.
- Solid vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl is on the approved list for privacy and does not need re-staining.
Rancho Cucamonga rules that apply
New fences and walls go through site development review unless an exemption applies. Residential fences that follow the city's height and material rules are exempt. A building permit is required for a fence taller than 6 feet, for any concrete or masonry wall or pilasters taller than 3 feet, and for retaining walls 3 feet or taller.
- In the front yard, solid fences and walls cannot be taller than 3 feet. Open fencing like wrought iron or picket can go to 6 feet. Solid and open can be combined up to 6 feet.
- In side and rear yards, fences and walls up to 6 feet are allowed.
- On the street side of a corner lot, new fences and walls up to 6 feet must be set back at least 5 feet from the property line.
- At street corners, keep a clear visibility triangle with sides 20 feet long along each curb. At driveway or alley corners, the triangle has 10 foot sides. Nothing in it can be over 3 feet.
- Chain link is not allowed for screening or privacy in any zone, even with slats, plastic sheeting or privacy mesh.
- Privacy fences and gates must be solid wood with steel frames, solid vinyl, tubular steel or wrought iron. Tubular steel and wrought iron must be backed by painted metal sheeting.
- Walls around the edge of a new residential development must be decorative block, such as split-face or fluted block, or block with stucco or stackstone.
- The height limit can be raised by up to 2 feet through a Minor Exception from Planning. Neighbors are notified and there is a 10-day comment period.