Height Limits: Manteca vs Tracy
How do height limits rules compare between Manteca, CA and Tracy, CA?
Manteca and Tracy have similar restriction levels.
Manteca, CA
San Joaquin County
Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 17.46 limits front yard and corner-lot side yard fences to 3 feet. Rear yard and interior side yard fences may be up to 7 feet tall. The city updated its rules to allow 7-foot backyard fencing in residential areas.
View full Manteca rules →Tracy, CA
San Joaquin County
Tracy Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 10.08, Article 24 (§10.08.3250) governs fences, walls, and hedges. Front yard fence heights are typically limited to 3 feet; rear and side yard fences are typically limited to 6 feet in residential zones. Contact Planning for exact limits by zoning district.
View full Tracy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Manteca | Tracy |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard / Corner Side | 3 ft maximum | - |
| Rear Yard / Interior Side | 7 ft maximum | - |
| Measurement | From lowest grade at base to top | - |
| Code | MMC Chapter 17.46 | TMC Chapter 10.08, Art. 24 (§10.08.3250) |
| Front Yard Typical Limit | - | 3 ft |
| Rear/Side Yard Typical Limit | - | 6 ft |
| Contact | - | Planning (209) 831-6400 |
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Manteca FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Manteca?
Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 17.46 limits front yard and corner-lot side yard fences to 3 feet. Rear yard and interior side yard fences may be up to 7 feet tall. The city updated its rules to allow 7-foot backyard fencing in residential areas.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Manteca?
Front Yard / Corner Side: 3 ft maximum. Rear Yard / Interior Side: 7 ft maximum. Measurement: From lowest grade at base to top. Code: MMC Chapter 17.46.
Tracy FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Tracy?
Tracy Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 10.08, Article 24 (§10.08.3250) governs fences, walls, and hedges. Front yard fence heights are typically limited to 3 feet; rear and side yard fences are typically limited to 6 feet in residential zones. Contact Planning for exact limits by zoning district.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Tracy?
Front Yard Typical Limit: 3 ft. Rear/Side Yard Typical Limit: 6 ft. Code: TMC Chapter 10.08, Art. 24 (§10.08.3250). Contact: Planning (209) 831-6400.
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