Fence Regulations in Lodi, CA (2026)
7 verified fence regulations for Lodi, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Lodi Municipal Code §17.14.100 caps fences at 7 feet along residential side and rear property lines and 4 feet within required front yards. Phase 2 of the Incremental Code Update (adopted March 5, 2025) raised the rear/side limit from 6 to 7 feet and eliminated discretionary review in that range.
Fence Height Limits in Lodi
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Fences not exceeding 7 feet in height are exempt from building permits in Lodi. The recent code update eliminated the discretionary review requirement for fences between 6 and 7 feet in residential zones. Masonry walls may require a building permit.
Lodi Fence Permits
Few RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Lodi has no special boundary-fence ordinance — neighbor cost-sharing and notice are governed by California Civil Code §841 (the 'Good Neighbor Fence Act'). Property owners share equal responsibility for reasonable costs of shared boundary fences and must give 30 days' written notice before construction or replacement.
Neighbor Fence Rules and Good-Neighbor Law
Some RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Lodi adopts the California Building Code through LMC Chapter 15.04. Per CBC §105.2 (as adopted), retaining walls over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall require a building permit. Walls supporting a surcharge (a slope, driveway, or structure above) require a permit at any height.
Retaining Wall Permits and Standards
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Lodi enforces the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920-115929) and California Building Code Appendix V through LMC Chapter 15.04. New or remodeled residential pools and spas need a 60-inch (5-foot) minimum enclosure, self-closing and self-latching gates opening outward, and must implement at least two of the seven statutory drowning-prevention features.
Swimming Pool Barrier and Fence Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code Section 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
(a) Except as provided in Section 115925, subject to subdivision (b), and consistent with Section 1596.814, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention saf...
Fence Requirements
Lodi regulates fences under LMC 17.14.100 (Fences and Walls) within the Development Code. Fences up to 7 feet on residential side and rear property lines are allowed without a building permit, following a 2025 increase from the prior 6-foot limit.
Lodi Fence Construction Requirements
Few RestrictionsApproved Materials
LMC §17.14.100 governs allowed materials for walls, fences and hedges in Lodi. Standard wood, vinyl, masonry, and wrought iron are permitted in residential zones. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are restricted in residential districts under the Development Code.
Fence Materials and Prohibited Types
Some RestrictionsLooking for San Joaquin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lodi city rules.
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