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Chapter 9 — 1022M - FENCING AND SCREENING

San Joaquin County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Joaquin County

9-1022.2M - GENERAL STANDARDS.

(a)

Height Limits in Required Yards. Unless otherwise specified, fencing and screening shall not exceed the height limits in required yards specified below:

(1)

In any required front or street side yards, fencing and screening shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.

(2)

In any required rear or nonstreet side yard, fencing and screening shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.

(b)

Height Measurements. Unless otherwise specified, heights of fences and screens shall be measured as follows:

(1)

Prescribed heights shall be measured above the actual adjoining level of finished grade.

(2)

When there is a difference in the ground level between two (2) adjoining lots, the height of any fence or screen installed or constructed along any property line shall be determined by using the higher elevation.

(3)

Where a fence is located along an arterial street or a collector street or along a streetside side yard, the height of the fence shall be determined by measurement from the adjoining level of finished grade at the lowest side of said fence.

(4)

Any baffle, louver, or wind deflector incorporated into a fence or wall construction shall be included within the measurement of its total height.

(Ord. 4242, § 11, 2005)

9-1022.4M - SCREENING STANDARDS.

The following regulations concerning screening standards shall supplement those specified in the Development Title:

(a)

Screening in Community Commercial Zones. Service, mechanical, trash storage and loading areas in areas zoned Community Commercial (C-C) shall be located away from public streets or use areas, and screened from view to the extent feasible.

(b)

Screening in Residential Areas. Trash receptacles for single-family residential dwellings shall be screened by enclosures or landscaping and concealed from view. Trash receptacles for multiple-family dwellings shall be fully enclosed, and screened from view.

(1)

Enclosures shall be compatible with the building architecture and shall be constructed of masonry or other permanent materials.

(2)

Gates shall be of solid construction, and entirely block the view of the trash receptacle.

(3)

All enclosures shall be landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs and/or vines.

(Ord. 3974, § 15, 1998)

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San Joaquin County Zoning Code
  1. § 9-100
  2. § 9-101
  3. § 9-102
  4. § 9-103
  5. § 9-200
  6. § 9-201
  7. § 9-202
  8. § 9-203
  9. § 9-204
  10. § 9-300
  11. § 9-301
  12. § 9-302
  13. § 9-303
  14. § 9-400
  15. § 9-401
  16. § 9-402
  17. § 9-403
  18. § 9-404
  19. Chapter 9-405 — Nonconformity Provisions
  20. Chapter 9-505 — Final Maps
  21. Chapter 9-509 — Parcel Mergers
  22. Chapter 9-608 — Roadways
  23. Chapter 9-806 — Waivers
  24. Chapter 9-808 — Other Plan or Map Amendments
  25. Chapter 9-810 — Evacuation Plans
  26. Chapter 9-814 — Development Agreements
  27. Chapter 9 — 115M - USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
  28. Chapter 9 — 205M - REVIEW AUTHORITIES
  29. Chapter 9 — 310M - RESIDENTIAL ZONE LOT AND STRUCTURE REGULATI…
  30. Chapter 9 — 605M - AGRICULTURAL ZONE USE REGULATIONS
  31. Chapter 9 — 700M - INTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OTHER ZONES
  32. Chapter 9 — 803M - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
  33. Chapter 9 — 804M - MASTER PLANS
  34. Chapter 9 — 806M - SPECIFIC PLANS
  35. Chapter 9 — 812M - ZONE RECLASSIFICATIONS
  36. Chapter 9 — 818M - SITE APPROVALS
  37. Chapter 9 — 827M - VARIANCES
  38. Chapter 9 — 830M - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)
  39. Chapter 9 — 836M - DWELLING CLUSTERS
  40. Chapter 9 — 854M - QUARRY EXCAVATION PERMITS
  41. Chapter 9 — 857M - MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
  42. Chapter 9 — 860M - MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
  43. Chapter 9 — 1015M - PARKING AND LOADING
  44. Chapter 9 — 1020M - LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
  45. Chapter 9 — 1022M - FENCING AND SCREENING
  46. Chapter 9 — 1025M - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  47. Chapter 9 — 1053M - HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION
  48. Chapter 9 — 1100M - INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS INTENT AND ORGANI…
  49. Chapter 9 — 1120M - WATER SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 9 — 1240M - LAND RESERVATION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES
  51. Chapter 9 — 1245M - PUBLIC LAND EQUITY PROGRAM
  52. Chapter 9 — 1270M - AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEE

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