West Sacramento, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front setback limit
- 3 feet (4 feet if 50% open)
- Interior side/rear limit
- 7 feet
- Street side, within 10 ft
- 3 feet
- Also applies
- Intersection visibility rule
Summary
West Sacramento caps residential fences at 3 feet in a required front setback (4 feet if the top foot is at least half open) and at 7 feet in interior side and rear setbacks, with a taller allowance near street sides.
Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
b. Within Required Street Side Setbacks.
i. Within 10 Feet of the Property Line. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
ii. Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
iii. Other Areas of the Required Street Side Setback. Seven feet.
c. Within Required Interior Side Setbacks. Seven feet.
d. Within Required Rear Setbacks. Seven feet.
2. Non-Residential Zones.
a. Within 10 Feet of Any Street-Facing Property Line, or Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
i. Exceptions. Pursuant to Section 15.11.130 of the Municipal Code, electric fences must be at least eight feet in height. This height exception only applies to zones where electric fences are permitted either conditionally or by-right under Section 15.11.130.
b. All Other Required Setback Areas. Seven feet.
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Full Breakdown
The City of West Sacramento, Yolo County zoning code sets fence, wall, and dense-hedge heights by yard type. Within a required front setback, or within 10 feet of a street side property line, the limit is 3 feet, extendable to 4 feet if everything above 3 feet is at least half open. Within a required interior side setback or rear setback, fences may run up to 7 feet. Non-residential zones follow a similar 3-foot street-facing limit with a 7-foot cap elsewhere. All fences, regardless of height, must still comply with the city's intersection visibility triangle standard.
Violations & Fines
A fence built taller than the applicable yard limit, or a solid fence built where the code requires at least 50% openness above 3 feet, is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement correction or removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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