4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yolo County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Fence heights in unincorporated Yolo County are set by county zoning — generally up to 6 feet in side/rear yards and 3–4 feet in front yards in residential districts, with agricultural fencing allowances on the county's extensive farmland.
Fences in unincorporated Yolo County are reviewed for zoning setback and sight-distance compliance; a building permit is generally required for fences over 6 feet or masonry/retaining walls, and pool barriers must meet the California Building Code.
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 — particularly relevant for rural and agricultural parcels.
County zoning permits standard fence materials and, given Yolo County's extensive agricultural land, allows agricultural and livestock fencing (including barbed wire) where land use supports it.
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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