Fences and walls in Plumas County: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Plumas County 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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Height anywhere on the lot	Fences up to 7 feet high may go anywhere without a building permit. Applies: All zones, except within 10 feet of a front property line in the 2-R, 3-R, 7-R or M-R zones. § 9-2.407 · code text Fences not over seven (7') feet in height may be built anywhere on a property in all zones, except as modified in (c) below. Up to 8 feet high. Applies: Outside industrial zones. Fences over 7 feet need a building permit and must meet yard rules. § 9-2.407 · code text Fences not over eight (8') feet in height not in an industrial zone may be built subject to the yard requirements.
Front yard height	No more than 4 feet high. Applies: Within 10 feet of a front property line on lots zoned 2-R, 3-R, 7-R or M-R. § 9-2.407 · code text Fences within ten (10') feet of a front property line shall be no more than four (4') feet in height on parcels zoned 2-R, 3-R, 7-R, or M-R.
Permit	Yes. A building permit is required for fences over 7 feet high. Applies: All zones. Yard rules must also be met. § 9-2.407 · code text Fences over seven (7') feet in height require that a building permit be obtained and yard requirements be met.

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Outside industrial zones, fences are limited to 8 feet; fences over 7 feet need a building permit and must meet yard requirements.

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