Fences and walls in Gridley: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Gridley Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Front yard height	No more than 3 feet. Applies: For fences and hedges in front yards in R districts, to keep a clear view onto the street. § 17.72.040 · code text In R districts, fences and hedges in side yards and rear yards may not exceed seven (7) feet in height, and may not exceed three (3) feet in front yards in order to provide a clear view in the front yard area onto the street Up to 4 feet may be allowed. Applies: In R district front yards, only if the fence stays see-through above 3 feet, with at least 40% open space on average. § 17.72.040 · code text A height of four (4) feet may be permitted, provided that clear visibility is maintained above the height of three (3) feet.
Side and rear yard height	No more than 7 feet. Applies: For fences and hedges in side and rear yards in R districts. § 17.72.040 · code text In R districts, fences and hedges in side yards and rear yards may not exceed seven (7) feet in height Up to 8 feet, with an administrative use permit. Applies: Between side or rear yards of 2 adjoining lots whose ground levels differ at the home foundations or the property line. § 17.72.040 · code text An administrative use permit may be issued by the Planning Department to authorize fences as high as eight (8) feet between the side or rear yard of two adjoining or contiguous lots having a difference in ground elevation between the foundations of the homes, or at the property line.
Permit	An administrative use permit is required for fences up to 8 feet high. Applies: For fences between adjoining lots whose ground levels differ at the home foundations or the property line. § 17.72.040 · code text An administrative use permit may be issued by the Planning Department to authorize fences as high as eight (8) feet between the side or rear yard of two adjoining or contiguous lots having a difference in ground elevation between the foundations of the homes, or at the property line.

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Gridley limits R-district fences to 3 ft in front yards, or 4 ft if open above 3 ft; side and rear 7 ft.

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