Fence Regulations in Yolo County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yolo County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yolo County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
In unincorporated Yolo County, fences, walls, and hedges in Residential (R) zones cap out at seven feet, but the front yard cuts that back sharply near the street. Corner lots carry an extra rule: a 25-foot sight-triangle where anything over three feet is barred. Sec. 8-2.1005 sets the exact heights and setbacks by lot type.
Fence Height Limits in Yolo County
Some RestrictionsYolo County Code of Ordinances § 8-2.1005
(a) Fences, walls and hedges may be located anywhere on a property in Residential (R) Zones up to a maximum height of seven (7) feet, except as noted herein: (1) Within the front yard setback, they do not exceed three (3) feet in height for a distance of four (4) feet from the sidewalk or edge of pavement, to provide site distance for cars backing into the roadway from the driveway. ... (4) On ...
Fence Regulations by City in Yolo County
1 cities in Yolo County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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