Citrus Heights limits fences to 3.5 feet in front yard setback areas and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Fences above 6 feet require a building permit and may require zoning approval. Maximum residential fence height with permit is typically 7 to 8 feet depending on zoning.
Citrus Heights Municipal Code zoning provisions regulate fence height by yard location. Front yard fences (between the front property line and the required front setback) are limited to 3.5 feet to maintain neighborhood character and driveway sight lines. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet without a building permit. Fences over 6 feet but not exceeding 7 feet typically require only a building permit; fences over 7 feet require a zoning administrator review. Corner lot visibility triangles (typically 25 ft x 25 ft at the intersection) are restricted to 3 feet maximum height of solid fence or shrubbery for traffic safety. Pool barrier fences are a separate standard under California Health & Safety Code §115923 requiring 60 inches (5 ft) minimum. Retaining walls over 4 feet (measured from bottom of footing) require a building permit regardless of location.
Over-height fence: abatement notice requiring removal or reduction within 30 days, plus $100-$500 citation if ignored.
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