Sacramento County, CA Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Fences over seven feet in height are permitted when setback three feet from an interior property line after first securing an approved building permit. Fences over seven feet in height may be permitted on interior property lines with a Special Development Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Fence height may be modified by a condition of approval where the Zoning Administrator finds that due to site features different screening requirements are necessary.

5.2.5.C. Multifamily and Institutional Use Fences Section titled “5.2.5.C. Multifamily and Institutional Use Fences”

Front and Side Street Yards.

Multifamily Uses. Only open ornamental security fences may be located directly outside and adjacent to the back of the sidewalk. All other fences along a public right-of-way in the multifamily zoning district shall be subject to the requirements for sound walls in Section 5.2.5.E. Institutional Uses. Fences are not permitted, except that open ornamental fences such as wrought iron are permitted on the property line along a public right-of-way. Any fence located along a public right-of-way shall be placed behind sidewalks and required landscaping.

Adjacent to Residential and Agricultural-Residential Zoning Districts. Either a solid wood fence or masonry wall of at least six feet in height shall be provided along the interior property lines when located adjacent to residential and agricultural-residential zoning districts, except where pedestrian connections are need.