Fence Regulations in Vineyard, CA (2026)
4 verified fence regulations for Vineyard, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Sacramento County Zoning Code §5.2.5 governs Vineyard fence heights: front yard in RD zones - 3 ft solid, 4 ft chain-link, or 7 ft open ornamental. Side and rear yard - up to 7 ft without a permit. Over 7 ft requires a building permit.
Vineyard Fence Height Limits (Sacramento County)
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Fences 7 feet or less in Vineyard do not require a building permit when sited per Sacramento County Zoning §5.2.5. Fences over 7 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, or masonry walls over 6 feet require a Sacramento County Building Permit under SCC Title 16.
Vineyard Fence Permits (Sacramento County)
Some RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Retaining walls in Vineyard require a Sacramento County Building Permit under SCC §16.04 when they retain more than 4 feet of soil measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, or when they support a surcharge (driveway, structure, slope).
Vineyard Retaining Wall Rules (Sacramento County)
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Pool barriers in Vineyard must be at least 60 inches high with no openings allowing passage of a 4-inch sphere, self-closing/self-latching gates with latches 60 inches above grade, and at least two of the seven CA Pool Safety Act drowning prevention features. Required by CRC §R326 / CA H&SC §115920.
Vineyard Pool Barrier Requirements (Sacramento County)
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Vineyard city rules.
Fence Regulations in Sacramento County →