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Beaumont sits at the top of the San Gorgonio Pass, on I-10 between San Bernardino and Palm Springs, at about 2,600 feet.
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What to know before you hire in Beaumont
Permit: Beaumont charges a building permit fee for block walls. For wood and similar fences, the permit rule depends on the job, so call the city before you build. A fence can skip development review and still need a building permit. The fee for a standard-plan block wall of 6 feet or less and up to 50 feet is $178 for inspection.
- Front yard fences are limited to 42 inches (3.5 feet). This counts the required front yard or the area in front of the house, whichever is bigger.
- Fences and walls on side and rear property lines can be up to 6 feet, measured from the ground next to the fence at its highest point.
- On a corner lot, fences and structures cannot be taller than 42 inches inside a 45-degree sight area at the corner of the building nearest the intersection.
- Hedges at street corners must stay at or under 3 feet above the curb, measured 30 feet each way from where the property lines meet.
- Barbed or similar wire is generally not allowed. The Community Development Director may approve it only in agricultural or manufacturing zones, and it cannot be seen from a public street.
- Fence materials on single-family lots need the Community Development Director's approval.
- The city offers a standard block wall plan, a pilaster plan and retaining wall plans that cut plan review for simple jobs.
What holds up in Beaumont
Beaumont is high and windy. Summer highs average about 95 degrees and winter lows about 38. It gets about 19 inches of rain a year.
- Wood privacy fence. It is the common choice for side and rear lines up to the 6 foot limit, but wind and sun mean it needs good posts and regular sealing.
- Block wall. Block holds up in strong wind, and the city has a standard block wall plan that keeps plan review simple.
- Wrought iron or tubular steel. Open fencing keeps views of the hills and gives less wind load than a solid panel, and it works for the 42 inch front yard limit.
- Vinyl fence. Vinyl does not need re-staining in the strong sun, though the wind still calls for solid post setting.
- Gates and driveway gates. Many lots are large and sit on hills, so gates need to be hung on strong posts that can handle the wind.
Questions Beaumont homeowners ask
How tall can my front yard fence be in Beaumont?
The limit is 42 inches in the front yard. That is 3.5 feet. The front yard here means the required front yard or the area in front of the house, whichever is bigger.
How tall can a side or rear fence be in Beaumont?
Up to 6 feet along side and rear property lines. Height is measured from the ground next to the fence at its highest point.
Are corner lots different?
Yes. Inside the 45-degree sight area at the corner nearest the intersection, fences and structures stay at 42 inches or lower. Hedges at street corners stay at 3 feet above the curb.
Do I need a permit for a block wall in Beaumont?
The city lists block walls on its building fee schedule, so plan on a permit. A standard-plan wall of 6 feet or less and up to 50 feet costs $178 for inspection. Taller or non-standard walls cost more.
Does a wood fence need a permit?
It depends on the job. Call Building & Safety at 951-769-8520 before you build, and get the answer for your fence in writing.
Can I use barbed wire?
Usually no. The Community Development Director can approve it only in agricultural or manufacturing zones, and it cannot be seen from a public street.
Does my HOA matter?
In most of Beaumont's big communities, yes. All the master-planned areas except Oak Valley Greens and Three Rings Ranch run under HOAs. Get HOA approval in writing before you build.
Why does wind matter for fences in Beaumont?
Beaumont is one of the windiest cities in Southern California. A solid fence acts like a sail, so posts, footings and bracing need to be done right.
Areas we serve
Beaumont and nearby: Banning, Calimesa, Cherry Valley, Moreno Valley, San Jacinto. See the service area