Florin, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Zoning Code §5.2.5
- Front Solid Max
- 3 ft
- Front Picket Max
- 4 ft
- Front Wrought Iron
- 7 ft
- Side / Rear Max
- 7 ft
Summary
Sacramento County Zoning Code §5.2.5 limits solid front-yard fences in residential zones to 3 feet, semi-open picket fencing to 4 feet, open chain link to 4 feet, and open wrought iron to 7 feet. Side-street, interior side, and rear fences may be up to 7 feet.
Solid walls or fences not exceeding three feet in height; semi-open fencing, such as picket fencing, not exceeding four feet; open fencing constructed of chain link not exceeding four feet; open fencing constructed of wrought iron not exceeding seven feet. In side street yards: fences shall not exceed seven feet in height. In interior yards: fences shall not exceed seven feet.
Full Breakdown
Section 5.2.5 establishes height by fence type and yard. In non-Agricultural / non-Ag-Residential residential zones (including the RD-5/RD-7 districts typical of Florin), solid walls or fences in the front yard may not exceed 3 feet, semi-open picket fences not more than 4 feet, open chain link not more than 4 feet, and open wrought iron not more than 7 feet. Side street yards, interior side yards, and rear yards may all reach 7 feet. Building permits are typically required for any fence over 7 feet.
Violations & Fines
Over-height fences are zoning violations subject to administrative abatement orders requiring removal or modification. Sight-distance triangles at intersections are independently enforced.
Frequently Asked Questions
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