Fences up to 7 feet in interior side and rear yards generally do not need a building permit in unincorporated Sacramento County. Front-yard fences must comply with §5.2.5 height limits; retaining walls over 4 feet (or any height supporting a surcharge) require a permit.
Sacramento County Building uses California Building Code §105.2 exemptions, allowing residential fences up to 7 feet without a permit (though zoning compliance is still required). Masonry walls, retaining walls over 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, electrified or barbed-wire fencing, and pool barriers may require permits. HOAs in Florin subdivisions may impose stricter rules.
Building a pool barrier or retaining wall without a permit is a Code violation - typical remedy is after-the-fact permit at double fee, plus inspection.
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