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Riverside council approves fence language, amends rural park zoning and directs staff to refine backyard poultry rules

Riverside City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council approved proposed UDO fence language (limited chain-link front-yard allowances), amended the rural park zoning map and asked staff to refine urban agriculture (backyard poultry) language — keeping the matter for future formal readings after planning review and additional public information.

Riverside — On Feb. 17 the City Council approved changes to proposed unified development ordinance (UDO) language governing fences, moved to amend the proposed rural park zoning map, and directed staff to refine urban agriculture (backyard poultry) provisions for a later vote.

UDO fences: Staff presented redlined UDO language permitting chain-link fences up to 4 feet in front yards inside the RH (residential high-density) zoning district, subject to corner sight-triangle restrictions and maintenance standards. Council…

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