Tracy Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 10.08, Article 24 (§10.08.3250) governs fences, walls, and hedges. Front yard fence heights are typically limited to 3 feet; rear and side yard fences are typically limited to 6 feet in residential zones. Contact Planning for exact limits by zoning district.
TMC Chapter 10.08, Article 24 (Walls, Fences, Hedges — §10.08.3250) establishes fence and wall standards for Tracy. Standard California residential zoning practices, which Tracy follows, limit front yard and street-side yard fences to 3 feet and interior side/rear yard fences to 6 feet in residential zones. Exact limits vary by zoning district under TMC Title 10. Corner lots have additional sightline clearance requirements. Fence height is measured from the lowest finished grade at the base. Contact Planning Division at (209) 831-6400 or planningadmin@cityoftracy.org for your specific parcel.
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