Sacramento fence requirements under SMC Title 17 cover height, location, materials, and sight visibility for all residential and commercial lots.
Sacramento zoning code sets baseline fence requirements: 3 to 4 feet in the required front yard setback, 6 feet on interior side and rear lot lines, and 7 feet on side lines abutting commercial or industrial zones. Corner lots must preserve a sight-distance triangle at driveways and intersections. Materials must be durable and kept in good repair; chain link in front yards is prohibited in many residential zones. Barbed wire and electric fences are banned on residential lots. Fence violations carry administrative penalties under SMC 1.28.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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