Fences. Unless otherwise prohibited, you can a fence on your property not exceeding 7 feet in height, using common fencing materials (chain link, wire or wood) without a building permit.
Certificate of Occupancy's are issued by the Building and Safety Department. Please contact the Building and Safety Department at 951-826-5697 or visit for further information.
Every commercial business in Montgomery County must have a valid Use and Occupancy (U & O) certificate. This documentation certifies that the building, space, or suite meets the code requirements for the use.
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.
A permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure or installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by the model codes adopted by the County of Riverside.