Most residential fences within standard height limits do not require a building permit in Tracy. Fences over 7 feet or in special locations may require permits. Contact Tracy Building Safety for current requirements.
Tracy follows California Building Code exemptions for standard residential fences. Under CBC §105.2, fences not over 7 feet in height generally do not require a building permit. Fences over 7 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet from footing bottom, fences in front yard setbacks, and fences over utility easements typically require permits. A permit is also required when fences are associated with a new pool installation. Contact Tracy Building Safety at (209) 831-6400 or visit the Permit Process and Fees page at cityoftracy.org for current permit requirements. Exemption from permit does not authorize violations of zoning setbacks.
Unpermitted fence that requires a permit: stop-work order, retroactive permit fees, and potential removal.
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