Fences and walls in Gustine: the local rules

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

What Gustine's code says

Gustine code What Gustine's code adds
Corner visibility	At most 3 feet. Applies: In sight visibility areas where alleys, streets and driveways intersect. § 4-30-030 · code text At intersections of alleys, streets, and driveways within sight visibility areas. See 9-30-040.E \| 3 ft
Front yard height	At most 3 feet. Applies: Within the front yard setback. § 4-30-030 · code text Within front yard setback \| 3 ft
Side and rear yard height	At most 7 feet. Applies: Within the side or rear yard setback. § 4-30-030 · code text Within side or rear yard setback \| 7 ft (2) Up to 8 feet may be allowed. Applies: Within the side or rear yard setback, only when the part above 6 feet is open design, such as lattice or wrought iron. § 4-30-030 · code text A fence or wall may be allowed up to eight feet in height when the portions of the fence above six feet are of an open design (e.g., lattice, wrought iron or grille work), provided that a Building Permit may be required.
Permit	A Building Permit may be required. Applies: For a fence or wall up to 8 feet high whose part above 6 feet is open design. § 4-30-030 · code text A fence or wall may be allowed up to eight feet in height when the portions of the fence above six feet are of an open design (e.g., lattice, wrought iron or grille work), provided that a Building Permit may be required.

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Gustine limits fences to 3 ft in front setbacks; side or rear setbacks 7 ft, or 8 ft if open above 6 ft.

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