Permit Requirements: Rohnert Park vs Santa Rosa

Do I need a permit for a fence in Rohnert Park, CA?

No, the city does not require a building permit for the construction of a residential fence. The fence still has to comply with Chapter 17.14 height, location, and material standards in the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.

What is the clear vision triangle rule for fences in Rohnert Park?

Per Rohnert Park Municipal Code § 17.14.040, fences, walls, hedges, and vegetation in the clear vision triangle at corners and driveways may not exceed 3 feet in height, and tree branches must be at least 8 feet above the ground inside that triangle.

Do I need a permit to build a 6-foot wood fence in my Santa Rosa backyard?

No zoning or building permit is required for a 6-foot fence (or a 6-foot fence with up to 2 feet of lattice) in your interior side or rear yard outside the front/street-side setback. Permits are only required if the fence exceeds 7 feet total or if you wish to exceed the standard Table 3-1 height limits.

What permit do I need for an 8-foot solid fence in Santa Rosa?

An 8-foot solid fence in a residential setback requires both a Minor Director Conditional Use Permit (to exceed Table 3-1 height limits) and a Building Permit (because the fence is over 7 feet). The Conditional Use Permit application is processed by the Planning Division.

Are temporary construction fences exempt from permits?

Yes. Section 20-30.060.F states that 'nothing in this Zoning Code shall be deemed to prohibit the erection of a temporary fence around construction works in compliance with the Building Code and other applicable provisions of the City Code.'