Fences 7 feet tall or less in Carmichael do not require a building permit when sited per Sacramento County Zoning §5.2.5. Fences over 7 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, or masonry walls over 6 feet require a Sacramento County Building Permit under SCC Title 16.
Per SCC Title 16 (Building Code) and Zoning Code §5.2.5, residential fences in Carmichael generally fall under permit exemption if all of: (a) 7 feet or less in height; (b) outside the front yard solid-3-ft limit; (c) not retaining over 4 feet of soil; and (d) not located in a corner sight triangle. Pool barrier fences must additionally comply with CRC §R326 / California Health & Safety Code §115920 swimming pool safety requirements. Fences over 7 feet need a Building Permit and may need a Use Permit if exceeding zoning §5.2.5 heights. Permit fees through Sacramento County Building Permits Division (916-875-5296).
Building without a required permit: stop-work order under SCC §16.04 and double permit fees on after-the-fact permit. Continued construction or refusal to abate: misdemeanor under SCC §1.01.190 - up to $1,000 fine and/or six months.
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