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Fences and walls in West Sacramento

In residential zones, West Sacramento limits front-setback fences to 3 feet, plus 1 more foot if the upper part is at least 50% open.

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Key points

  • Fence height: In residential zones, West Sacramento limits front-setback fences to 3 feet, plus 1 more foot if the upper part is at least 50% open.

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

What West Sacramento's code says

West Sacramento code What West Sacramento's code adds
Height anywhere on the lot
  • No more than 7 feet.
    Applies: In residential zones, in other parts of the required street side setback.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Other Areas of the Required Street Side Setback. Seven feet.
Front yard height
  • No more than 10 feet high or wide.
    Applies: One gateway or trellis per lot in the front or street-facing setback. No solid part over 2 feet wide between 3 and 10 feet.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    provided that the maximum height or width of the structure does not exceed 10 feet.
  • 3 feet, plus 1 more foot if all fencing above 3 feet is at least 50% open.
    Applies: Within required front setbacks in residential zones.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet.
Side and rear yard height
  • No more than 7 feet.
    Applies: Within required interior side setbacks in residential zones.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Within Required Interior Side Setbacks. Seven feet.
  • No more than 7 feet.
    Applies: Within required rear setbacks in residential zones.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Within Required Rear Setbacks. Seven feet.
  • 3 feet, plus 1 more foot if all fencing above 3 feet is at least 50% open.
    Applies: In residential zones, within 10 feet of the property line in required street side setbacks.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Within 10 Feet of the Property Line. Three feet.
  • 3 feet, plus 1 more foot if all fencing above 3 feet is at least 50% open.
    Applies: In residential zones, within 5 feet of a separated sidewalk in required street side setbacks.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in West Sacramento?

In residential zones, West Sacramento limits front-setback fences to 3 feet, plus 1 more foot if the upper part is at least 50% open.

General information, not legal advice.

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