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In Marysville, fence height depends on the yard: front yards and corner-lot street side yards allow lower fences than rear and interior yards. Accessory buildings have height, rear-yard coverage and setback limits, and a separate city chapter covers home occupations (Ch. 18.93).

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Key points

Front fences: City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in front yards and corner-lot street side yards are limited to 3.5 ft.
Rear fences: City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in the rear yard of any lot are limited to 6 ft.
Interior yards: City rule: in the same districts, fences in interior rear or interior side yards, up to the front yard, are limited to 7 ft.
Shed height: City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones are at most 8 ft tall at the roof eaves and 15 ft at the peak.
Rear-yard coverage: City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones may cover no more than 50% of the rear yard.
Setbacks: City rule: accessory buildings must be at least 5 ft from all property lines and at least 6 ft from any other building.

Each rule below is marked Marysville code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Fences and walls

Marysville code What Marysville's code adds
Front yard height	Fences can be at most 3.5 feet tall. Applies: In residential (R) and Downtown Specific Plan residential mixed-use districts, in the front yard and the street side yard of corner lots. § 18.84.070 · code text Fences in all residential (R) districts or residential mixed-use districts in the Downtown Specific Plan shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height within the front yard and within the street side yard of corner lots.
Side and rear yard height	Fences can be at most 6 feet tall. Applies: In residential (R) and Downtown Specific Plan residential mixed-use districts, in the rear yard of any lot. § 18.84.070 · code text Fences in all residential (R) districts or residential mixed-use districts in the Downtown Specific Plan shall not exceed six feet in height in the rear yard of any lot or seven feet in height in any interior rear yard or interior side yard up to the front yard for the property. Fences can be at most 7 feet tall. Applies: In R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, in any interior rear yard or interior side yard up to the front yard. § 18.84.070 · code text Fences in all residential (R) districts or residential mixed-use districts in the Downtown Specific Plan shall not exceed six feet in height in the rear yard of any lot or seven feet in height in any interior rear yard or interior side yard up to the front yard for the property.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures

Marysville code What Marysville's code adds
Maximum height	At most 8 feet tall at the roof eaves. Applies: For accessory buildings in residential zones. § 18.96.010 · code text Accessory buildings in residential zones may not exceed a height of eight feet at roof eaves and fifteen feet at roof peak. At most 15 feet tall at the roof peak. Applies: For accessory buildings in residential zones. § 18.96.010 · code text Accessory buildings in residential zones may not exceed a height of eight feet at roof eaves and fifteen feet at roof peak.
Size or lot coverage	Can cover no more than 50% of the rear yard. Applies: For accessory buildings in residential zones. § 18.96.010 · code text Accessory buildings may occupy a maximum of fifty percent of the rear yards in residential zones.
Side and rear setback	At least 5 feet from all property lines. Applies: For accessory buildings. § 18.96.010 · code text Accessory buildings shall maintain a minimum clearance of five feet from all property lines and a minimum clearance of six feet from any other buildings.
Distance from the house	At least 6 feet from any other building. Applies: For accessory buildings. § 18.96.010 · code text Accessory buildings shall maintain a minimum clearance of five feet from all property lines and a minimum clearance of six feet from any other buildings.

Lot splits under SB 9

Marysville code Floor area limited to a .45 floor area ratio per lot or 800 square feet per unit, whichever is greater. Encroachments may come no closer than 3 feet to a side property line.

All 13 Marysville rules on lot splits under sb 9, with the code text and the state law underneath →

Solar panels and EV chargers

Marysville code What Marysville's code adds
EV charger permit	The building official issues all permits when the application meets the city's checklist. Applies: Applies to EV charging stations; the application must meet all laws; the station may not be powered until city approval. § 13.26.040 · code text A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the city's adopted checklist, and are consistent with all applicable laws, the building official shall approve the application and issue all necessary permits.

Tree removal

Marysville code What Marysville's code adds
Penalty	The person who removed the tree may be charged its value under the ISA tree-pricing schedule. Applies: Applies to street trees in the right-of-way, planting strip or easement removed without approval. § 11.16.100 · code text Trees subject to this chapter which are removed without approval of the superintendent may be charged against the removing party as set forth in the tree-pricing schedule approved by the International Society of Arboriculture.
Permit to remove	Yes, a tree removal permit is required. Applies: Applies to street trees in the public right-of-way, planting strip or planting easement. § 11.16.100 · code text No person may remove a tree located within the public right-of-way, planting strip, or planting easement, without first obtaining a tree removal permit from the superintendent.
Replacement trees	Owners must replace removed trees with a type and size the superintendent approves. Applies: Applies to street trees in the public right-of-way, planting strip or planting easement. § 11.16.100 · code text Property owners shall replace trees requiring removal. The replacement shall be of the type and size approved by the superintendent.

Pets, chickens and bees

Marysville code What Marysville's code adds
Pet limit	No more than 3 dogs over 4 months old. Applies: Applies per premises or dwelling unit, unless licensed as a kennel. § 8.12.430 · code text Unless a premises is otherwise permitted as a licensed kennel, no more than three dogs over the age of four months shall be kept at or upon any premises or dwelling unit regardless of the number of persons residing in such premises or dwelling unit.

Other Marysville rules on this

Marysville's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.

Home occupations (Ch. 18.93)

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Marysville?

City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in front yards and corner-lot street side yards are limited to 3.5 ft. City rule: in R and Downtown residential mixed-use districts, fences in the rear yard of any lot are limited to 6 ft. City rule: in the same districts, fences in interior rear or interior side yards, up to the front yard, are limited to 7 ft.

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Marysville?

City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones are at most 8 ft tall at the roof eaves and 15 ft at the peak. City rule: accessory buildings in residential zones may cover no more than 50% of the rear yard. City rule: accessory buildings must be at least 5 ft from all property lines and at least 6 ft from any other building.

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Marysville?

Marysville's code: The building official issues all permits when the application meets the city's checklist. (Applies to EV charging stations; the application must meet all laws; the station may not be powered until city approval.) (§ 13.26.040).

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Marysville?

Marysville's code: The person who removed the tree may be charged its value under the ISA tree-pricing schedule. (Applies to street trees in the right-of-way, planting strip or easement removed without approval.) (§ 11.16.100); Yes, a tree removal permit is required. (Applies to street trees in the public right-of-way, planting strip or planting easement.) (§ 11.16.100).

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Marysville?

Marysville's code: No more than 3 dogs over 4 months old. (Applies per premises or dwelling unit, unless licensed as a kennel.) (§ 8.12.430).

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