Fence Regulations in West Sacramento, CA (2026)
5 verified fence regulations for West Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Chapter 17.22 caps fence height at 3 feet (or 4 feet if 95% visually open) in front yards, street side yards within 45 feet of a corner, and within 10 feet of a street property line. Interior side and rear yard fences may be up to 7 feet tall.
West Sacramento Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
A building permit is required for any fence over 7 feet in height under the California Residential Code adopted at §15.12. Fences 6 feet or less generally do not require a permit but must still meet §17.22 zoning standards.
West Sacramento Fence Permits
Few RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Shared boundary fences in California are governed by the Good Neighbor Fence Act (CA Civil Code §841), presuming adjoining owners share the cost equally after 30 days' notice. Spite fences over 10 feet are a private nuisance (§841.4).
Fences: Neighbor Rules
Few RestrictionsApproved Materials
Title 17 and Title 19 together prohibit fences built with 'non-fencing materials' such as junk, tarps, or scrap. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are prohibited in residential zones except where required by other law.
West Sacramento Fence Materials
Some RestrictionsLooking for Yolo County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement West Sacramento city rules.
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