Fences and walls in Vallejo: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Vallejo 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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Corner visibility	No fences are allowed in the sight distance triangle. Applies: In residential zoning districts. § 16.505.04 · code text Within sight distance triangle \| Not permitted \| Not permitted \| Not permitted
Height anywhere on the lot	Up to 6 feet. Applies: For open fences that do not block a view. § 16.505.04 · code text Open fences that do not obstruct a view may be six feet in height.
Front yard height	No more than 3 feet 6 inches. Applies: In the front and street side yard setbacks of city landmarks and properties in a heritage or historic district. § 16.505.04 · code text The maximum height for fences within the front setback area and/or the street side yard setback area shall be three feet six inches. No more than 3 feet. Applies: In the required front yard in residential zoning districts. § 16.505.04 · code text Required front yard \| 3 feet \| 4 feet with the Traffic Engineer's approval through a Zoning Compliance Review. Up to 4 feet. Applies: In the required front yard in residential districts, with the Traffic Engineer's approval through a Zoning Compliance Review. § 16.505.04 · code text 4 feet with the Traffic Engineer's approval through a Zoning Compliance Review. Up to 5 feet. Applies: In the required front yard in residential districts, only with an Exception Permit. § 16.505.04 · code text The maximum height allowed with an Exception Permit is 5 feet.
Side and rear yard height	No more than 6 feet. Applies: In the required side yard in residential zoning districts. § 16.505.04 · code text Required side yard \| 6 feet \| A one-foot extension up to 7 feet with a decorative finish such as lattice is allowed. Up to 7 feet. Applies: In the required side yard in residential districts, with a 1-foot extension that has a decorative finish such as lattice. § 16.505.04 · code text A one-foot extension up to 7 feet with a decorative finish such as lattice is allowed. No more than 6 feet. Applies: In the required rear yard in residential zoning districts. § 16.505.04 · code text Required rear yard \| 6 feet \| A one-foot extension up to 7 feet with a decorative finish such as lattice is allowed. Up to 7 feet. Applies: In the required rear yard in residential districts, with a 1-foot extension that has a decorative finish such as lattice. § 16.505.04 · code text A one-foot extension up to 7 feet with a decorative finish such as lattice is allowed.

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In residential districts, Vallejo limits fences to 3 feet in required front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards.

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