Amador County, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Amador County's zoning code (Title 19) regulates buildings and structures but does not impose a county-wide maximum height on ordinary residential fences. Section 19.08.590 defines 'structure' as 'anything constructed or erected (except fences under six feet in height or telephone booths),' so a fence under six feet is not even treated as a regulated structure for setback and coverage purposes. On the building side, Title 15 (which adopts the California building codes) exempts 'freestanding nonbearing wood or steel fencing not over ten feet' in height from a building permit. There is therefore no single statutory 'fence height limit' the way many cities publish one; practical limits come from the building-permit threshold (ten feet for wood/steel fencing), the structure definition (six feet), corner sight-distance safety needs, and any sectional zoning district or use-permit conditions. Because heights and requirements vary by zone and by whether a fence sits in a setback or sight area, owners should confirm with the Amador County Planning Department before building tall or solid fences near roads or corners.