Fences and walls in Rohnert Park

Exterior fences on corner lots may be placed within the required exterior side yard but shall be no less than three feet from the back of the sidewalk and shall be positioned out of the public right-of-way.

Corner Side Yard | 6′ (2) (5) | 6′ (4)

Rear Yard | 6′ (2) (3) (6) | 6′ (4)

Side Yard | 6′ (2) (3) (6) | 6′ (4)

In residential districts, where there is agreement between adjacent property owners, the fence height of the common fence may be increased to eight feet, provided that the top two feet of such is constructed of open lattice or other non-opaque construction that is of the same material as the remainder of the fence.

Residential fences that border a day care operation may be eight feet in height and of a solid construction, as approved by the planning and community development director and building official.

When the side or rear yard of a residential lot abuts a commercial, industrial, or multi-family residential property, a six foot masonry wall is required and may extend up to eight feet in height.

Rear and/or side yard fencing up to six feet in height may be installed on lots adjacent to the golf course, provided such fencing is a minimum of six inches behind the property line.

A masonry sound wall built adjacent to an arterial street or school site may also be eight feet in height, subject to a documented sound study.

No fence, wall, hedge or screen planting shall exceed a maximum height of three feet in the required front yard setback.

Fences and walls greater than six feet in height shall require the approval of the building department. Masonry walls of any height shall also require a building permit.