Fence Regulations in Turlock, CA (2026)

Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203, footnote (8)(i) and (iii) (Property development regulations)

(8) The maximum height of a fence or wall shall be seven (7') feet with the following exceptions: (i) The maximum height of a fence or wall in a required front or corner side yard shall be three (3') feet for a solid fence and four (4') feet for nonsolid fences, as long as such taller fences do not constitute a safety/visibility hazard to pedestrians or vehicles. ... In addition, all fences and...

Turlock Municipal Code § 8-1-104(f) (amending California Building Code § 105.2 No. 2)

Section 105.2 No. 2 shall be amended to read as follows: Timber fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high and masonry fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high. (g) Section 105.2 No. 9 shall be amended to read as follows: Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24" deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground...

Turlock Municipal Code Section 7-4-106(a)(8)

Whenever there is a greater than one-half (1/2') foot or greater difference in elevation between existing or proposed lots, a retaining wall shall be constructed to City standards. (b) Setbacks. (1) The tops and toes of cut and fill slopes shall be set back from property lines and structures as far as necessary to provide for safety of adjacent property, safety of pedestrians and vehicula...

Turlock Municipal Code § 9-3-203, Note (8)(v)

Barbed and razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in residential districts. (9) Front or corner side yard setback may be reduced to the average of the two (2) adjoining lots when the adjoining lots have already been developed. In no case shall any portion of any building in a residential district be located within a public utility easement (PUE), or closer to the front property line...