Fence Installation Permits in Pomona

Local Rule

City of Pomona Development Services Department, Building

Pomona requires block wall/fencing plans (site plan, section drawings, and elevations showing height and material) to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division for projects tied to a grading plan; the city coordinates with adjacent property owners to avoid double walls where feasible. The specific height under which an ordinary residential fence is exempt from a standalone building permit could not be independently confirmed. 6 feet, the common California baseline, is used here as an unconfirmed placeholder. Pomona adopted a comprehensive update to its Zoning and Development Code effective July 31, 2024. Confirm the exact no-permit threshold with the Building Division before relying on it.

Source · Verified September 2026

Pomona Building Department

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How This Compares to Los Angeles County

Pomona's own rule is shown above (No permit under 6 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Regional Planning / LA County

In unincorporated Los Angeles County, a fence under 6 feet does not need a building permit, though its placement may need Department of Regional Planning approval and fire-hazard zones require non-combustible materials; over 6 feet needs a permit. The City of Los Angeles and other cities set their own limits (commonly 6 feet rear, 42 inches front). California's Good Neighbor Fence Law governs shared costs.

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Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

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