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Fences and walls in Soledad

On residential lots next to public alleys or drainage channels, fences or walls up to 8 feet need site plan approval (city rule).

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Key points

  • Fence height: On residential lots next to public alleys or drainage channels, fences or walls up to 8 feet need site plan approval (city rule).

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

What Soledad's code says

Soledad code What Soledad's code adds
Corner visibility
  • Clear sight lines must be kept where streets, driveways and alleys meet; fence heights may be changed to ensure this.
    § 17.36.010 · code text
    Adequate sight distance shall be maintained at all intersecting streets or highways, driveways intersecting a street or alley, and alleys intersecting a street. Building setback and fence height regulations may be modified by the director or the planning commission if it is determined that such action is necessary to insure adequate sight distance.
Height anywhere on the lot
  • Fences or walls can be up to 8 feet tall with site plan approval.
    Applies: Residential property next to public alleys or drainage channels; not in front or street side yards without a conditional use permit.
    § 17.36.010 · code text
    A site plan approval may be granted for the construction of fences or walls conforming to Section 17.36.010 of up to eight feet zero inches in height on all residentially zoned property adjoining public alleys or drainage channels.
Permit
  • Site plan approval for fences up to 8 feet; front or street side yards need a conditional use permit.
    Applies: Residential property next to public alleys or drainage channels.
    § 17.36.010 · code text
    A site plan approval may be granted for the construction of fences or walls conforming to Section 17.36.010 of up to eight feet zero inches in height on all residentially zoned property adjoining public alleys or drainage channels. Fences shall not extend into front or street side yards unless a conditional use permit is approved by the planning commission.

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How tall can a fence be in Soledad?

On residential lots next to public alleys or drainage channels, fences or walls up to 8 feet need site plan approval (city rule).

General information, not legal advice.

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