Santa Rosa, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

C. Height limits. A fence in a residential zoning district is subject to the following restrictions: 1. Single family dwelling shall not exceed the height limits shown in Table 3-1, unless authorized in compliance with Subsection D of this section (Additional height with Minor Director Conditional Use Permit approval). See also Figure 3-4. 2. Multifamily dwelling and non-residential properties will require Design Review approval and are not subject to the height limits shown in Table 3-1. TABLE 3-1 MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES: Within required front yard setback - 36 inches; Within interior side or rear yard setback - 6 feet; Within exterior side setback - 36 inches; Within a vision triangle (see Section 20-30.070.E) - No fence allowed, except as provided by Section 20-30.070.E (Vision Triangles); Outside of a required setback - 6 feet. Note (2): A six-foot fence with two feet of lattice is allowed by right in an interior side or rear yard setback, and outside of a required front or street side setback (see Figure 3-5); provided that any fence exceeding seven feet in height requires a Building Permit.