Tuolumne County requires building permits for all new fences and walls per Title 17 of the Ordinance Code. This applies regardless of fence height or material in unincorporated areas.
Under Tuolumne County Ordinance Code Title 17, a building permit is required for all new fences and walls. This is broader than many jurisdictions that only require permits for taller fences. The permit process ensures compliance with zoning setbacks, height limits, and visibility requirements (especially on corner lots). On residential lots including corner lots, fences between the principal structure and side lot lines may be built to side yard height if located no closer to the street than the closest point of the principal structure on either the same or adjacent lot. Application is made through the Building Department. California's Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code §841) governs shared boundary fence cost-sharing.
Building without permit: Code Compliance enforcement, possible notice of violation and retroactive permit requirement.
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