In Isleton, residential fences are typically limited to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 3.5 to 4 feet in front yards. Taller fences require a building permit and may need a planning review.
Isleton follows the common California residential pattern for fence heights, consistent with Sacramento County zoning practice. Rear and interior side-yard fences may be up to 6 feet tall without a building permit. Front-yard fences are generally limited to 3.5 to 4 feet to preserve sight lines and historic streetscape character along Main Street and side streets in the Historic District. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions (see corner-visibility). On rural-residential lots zoned for livestock or agriculture, agricultural fencing including barbed wire may reach 8 feet. Fences taller than the standard maximum require a building permit and may require a zoning administrator approval. Historic District properties may also be subject to design review for fence style and materials visible from the street.
Building a fence over the height limit without a permit can result in a stop-work order, an after-the-fact permit requirement, and fines starting at 100 dollars. The city may order removal or reduction of the non-conforming portion.
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