Folsom fence height limits: 3.5 feet in front yard setbacks, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle rules. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit. HOAs in Empire Ranch, Broadstone, and Parkway typically impose stricter design requirements.
Folsom Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) Chapter 17.96 sets fence height standards by location: front yard setback — maximum 3.5 feet for solid fences and 4 feet for open/ornamental fencing (wrought iron, split rail); side and rear yard — maximum 6 feet measured from grade. Fences exceeding 6 feet require a building permit and structural engineering if over 7 feet. On corner lots, a 25-foot sight-visibility triangle at the intersection must be kept clear of anything over 30 inches tall. Double frontage lots (rear abuts a street) may have additional setback rules. Retaining walls under 4 feet do not count toward fence height but combined wall+fence cannot exceed 8 feet total. HOA developments commonly require specific materials (stucco, wrought iron, cedar) and colors.
Unpermitted over-height fence: stop-work order plus $250-$1,000 citation. Removal or modification to comply required.
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