Fence Regulations in Manteca, CA (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for Manteca, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 17.46 limits front yard and corner-lot side yard fences to 3 feet. Rear yard and interior side yard fences may be up to 7 feet tall. The city updated its rules to allow 7-foot backyard fencing in residential areas.
Manteca Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Fences not exceeding 7 feet high generally do not require a building permit in Manteca under MMC §15.04.140, unless located in the front yard setback or over easements. Permits are required for fences over 7 feet or retaining walls over 4 feet.
Manteca Fence Permit Requirements
Few RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
California Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requires equal cost-sharing for boundary fences between neighboring properties in Manteca unless the neighbors agree otherwise. Notice must be given at least 30 days before construction.
Manteca Neighbor Fence Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for San Joaquin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Manteca city rules.
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