Rancho Cordova limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 3.5 feet in front yards under its zoning code. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle rules to protect driver sightlines.
Fence height limits are established in the Rancho Cordova Zoning Code. In single-family residential districts, side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet tall measured from the lower adjacent grade. Front yard fences are capped at 3.5 feet if solid or 4 feet if at least 50 percent open. Taller fences up to 8 feet require a zoning administrator permit and may require increased setbacks. Fences within the corner visibility triangle must not exceed 3 feet. Commercial and industrial zones along Highway 50 allow taller fences with site plan review.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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