Gates and Gate Openers in Beaumont, CA
Gates take the most wear of any part of a fence. Ask for heavy hinges, a post that can carry the weight, and a latch that closes on its own if you have kids or a pool.
- 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.
Beaumont rules that apply
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.