Sacramento County, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard solid fence
- 3 feet maximum
- Front yard chain-link/semi-open
- 4 feet maximum
- Front yard wrought iron
- 7 feet maximum
- Side-street/interior yards
- 7 feet maximum
Summary
Front-yard fences in unincorporated Sacramento County top out at three to seven feet depending on style, while side-street and interior-yard fences are capped at seven feet under the zoning code.
Front Yards: Fences in the front yard setback area shall be limited to: Solid walls or fences...not exceeding three feet in height, Semi-open fencing...not exceeding four feet in height, or Open fencing constructed of wrought iron...not exceeding seven feet in height. Side Street Yards. Fences shall not exceed seven feet in height. Interior Yards in All Zones. Fences shall not exceed seven feet, unless otherwise noted in Section 5.2.5.B.6., and may be located on a retaining wall not to exceed four feet in height.
Full Breakdown
Zoning Code Section 5.2.5.B limits front-yard fences to three feet for solid fencing, four feet for semi-open or chain-link fencing, and seven feet for open wrought iron. Side street yard and interior yard fences elsewhere on the lot are capped at seven feet, and an interior-yard fence may sit atop a retaining wall up to four feet tall. Height is measured from the right-of-way grade within five feet of it, or from the higher adjoining grade beyond that.
Violations & Fines
A fence built taller than these limits without an approved Minor Use Permit or Special Development Permit is a zoning violation and can be ordered removed or cut down by code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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