Sacramento City Code §17.620.110 sets residential fence heights: 4 ft maximum in front yards (6 ft for open wrought iron/tubular steel). Fences over 6 ft are allowed outside rear-yard setbacks. Corner lots: 3.5 ft max near driveways on local streets.
Under Sacramento City Code §17.620.110 (Regulations for Residential Development – Walls and Fences): Front yard and street side yard: solid fences max 4 ft. Open decorative wrought iron or tubular steel may go up to 6 ft in front/street side yards. Interior side yards and rear yards: fences exceeding 6 ft allowed outside required setbacks. Triangular clearance zones near driveway/street intersection: 3.5 ft maximum. Pre-February 14, 1980 non-conforming fences may be maintained in place.
Code Enforcement may issue notice to correct. Unpermitted fences exceeding limits subject to removal order.
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