Fence Regulations in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for Santa Rosa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Santa Rosa limits fence heights under Zoning Code Section 20-30.060. Front yard fences may not exceed 3 feet (or 4 feet if 50% open). Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Heights above these limits require a Minor Use Permit.
Santa Rosa Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Standard fences within height limits generally do not require a building permit in Santa Rosa. Fences exceeding 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, or fences requiring a Minor Use Permit need approval.
Santa Rosa Fence Permit Requirements
Few RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Santa Rosa follows California Civil Code for boundary fences. Costs for boundary fences are shared equally between neighbors. Disputes may be resolved through mediation.
Santa Rosa Neighbor Fence Rules
Few RestrictionsCalifornia 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...
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