Fence Regulations in Sacramento, CA (2026)
7 verified fence regulations for Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Sacramento City Code §17.620.110 sets residential fence heights: 4 ft maximum in front yards (6 ft for open wrought iron/tubular steel). Fences over 6 ft are allowed outside rear-yard setbacks. Corner lots: 3.5 ft max near driveways on local streets.
Sacramento Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Sacramento requires building permits for fences over 7 feet tall, all retaining walls over 4 feet, and pool barriers; shorter residential fences do not need permits but must meet zoning.
Fence Permit Rules in Sacramento
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
California Civil Code 841 presumes shared fences are equal responsibility between adjoining neighbors; Sacramento enforces boundary setbacks and tree-fence interactions.
Fence Neighbor Rules in Sacramento
Some RestrictionsCal. Civ. Code § 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act)
841. (a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them. (b) (1) Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, ...
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls in Sacramento over 4 feet from base of footing require a building permit, engineered plans, and inspection under SMC Title 15.
Retaining Wall Rules in Sacramento
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
California Health and Safety Code 115920 et seq. requires 60-inch pool barriers with self-closing gates; Sacramento enforces at permit and inspection.
Pool Barrier Rules in Sacramento
Heavy RestrictionsFence Requirements
Sacramento fence requirements under SMC Title 17 cover height, location, materials, and sight visibility for all residential and commercial lots.
Fence Requirements in Sacramento
Some RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Sacramento restricts fence materials: no barbed wire, razor wire, or electrified fencing in residential zones; historic districts limit materials to wood, masonry, or wrought iron.
Fence Material Restrictions in Sacramento
Some RestrictionsLooking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sacramento city rules.
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