Grass Valley, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to protect the visual quality and to minimize sight distance impairment on roadways by establishing height limits for fencing and hedges located within yard setbacks. HEIGHT MEASUREMENT: Fencing shall be measured from the base at finished grade to the highest point. Hedges shall be measured from their base at finished grade to their highest point. [Height Limits within Setback Area:] Residential - Front and street side: Open Fence & Hedge 4', Solid Fence 3'. Residential - Rear and interior side: Open 6', Solid 6'. Rural - Front and street side: Open no limit, Solid 3'. Rural - Rear and interior side: Open no limit, Solid 6'. All Others - Front and street side: Open 4', Solid 3'. All Others - Rear and interior side: Open 6', Solid 6'. D. Height Exceptions. Table standards may be exceeded as follows: 1. If submitted as part of the review of a discretionary land use permit, the Planning Agency may allow an increased height for project that requires a higher fence, hedge, or wall for Security, visual, or noise attenuation purposes. 2. Subject to the granting of a Use Permit, fencing may exceed the height maximums established by this Chapter if findings can be made that such an exception is needed for protection of the public health and safety or to shield unsightly areas or uses.