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Fences and walls in Rancho Cordova

Front yard fences: at most 3 feet, or 5 feet if open and set back 3 feet; rear and interior side yards, 7 feet.

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Key points

  • Fence heights: Front yard fences: at most 3 feet, or 5 feet if open and set back 3 feet; rear and interior side yards, 7 feet.

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

What Rancho Cordova's code says

Rancho Cordova code What Rancho Cordova's code adds
Corner visibility
  • No more than 30 inches tall.
    Applies: Within the clear visibility area at intersections of streets, alleys and driveways.
    § 23.731.050 · code text
    At intersections of streets, alleys, and driveways within the clear visibility area (definition in Chapter 23.1104 RCMC (General Definitions)) | 30 inches
Front yard height
  • Fences may be no more than 3 feet tall.
    Applies: In the required front yard area.
    § 23.731.050 · code text
    Required front yard area | 3 feet 2
  • A front yard fence may be up to 5 feet tall.
    Applies: Only if set back at least 3 feet from the property line and visually open, such as a picket or open wrought iron fence.
    § 23.731.050 · code text
    The height of the front yard fence may be increased to five feet when the fence is located a minimum setback of three feet from the property line and remains visually open and transparent (e.g., picket fence, open wood slats, open wrought iron).
Side and rear yard height
  • Fences may be no more than 7 feet tall.
    Applies: Required rear and interior side yards, along rear and interior property lines.
    § 23.731.050 · code text
    Required rear and interior side yard area (along rear and interior property lines) | 7 feet 1

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Rancho Cordova?

Front yard fences: at most 3 feet, or 5 feet if open and set back 3 feet; rear and interior side yards, 7 feet.

General information, not legal advice.

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