Fence Regulations in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)

Santa Rosa City Code Section 20-30.060(C), Table 3-1

C. Height limits. A fence in a residential zoning district is subject to the following restrictions: 1. Single family dwelling shall not exceed the height limits shown in Table 3-1, unless authorized in compliance with Subsection D of this section (Additional height with Minor Director Conditional Use Permit approval). See also Figure 3-4. 2. Multifamily dwelling and non-residential properties ...

Santa Rosa City Code Section 20-30.060, Table 3-1 Note (2) and Subsections D, F

Note (2): A six-foot fence with two feet of lattice is allowed by right in an interior side or rear yard setback, and outside of a required front or street side setback (see Figure 3-5); provided that any fence exceeding seven feet in height requires a Building Permit. F. Temporary fences - Exceptions. Nothing in this Zoning Code shall be deemed to prohibit the erection of a temporary fence aro...

California Civil Code § 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, maint...

Santa Rosa City Code Section 20-30.060(E), (G); SRCC 18-22 R337.10.3.4 (WUI)

G. Barbed wire. Barbed wire fencing shall not be constructed or placed over a fence except in agricultural, open space, or industrial areas. Minor Conditional Use Permit approval shall be required for barbed wire fencing abutting residential uses. E. Fire hazards. The Building Official shall not grant a building permit for any fence that will interfere with access in case of fire by the Fire De...