Fences and walls in Stockton

§ 16.36.140. Traffic sight area. A. The triangular traffic sight area created by the minimum dimensions in Table 3-4 (Traffic Sight Area Dimensions), measured along the edge of each right-of-way, alley, or driveway, shall be kept free of visual obstructions from the height of 30 inches to eight feet above the nearest street curb elevation. 1. **Exceptions.** The requirements for traffic sight areas shall not apply to: a. CD Zoning District, the Miracle Mile, and other areas determined by the Director and the City Engineer; b. Public utility poles; c. Trees trimmed (to the trunk) to a line at least six feet above the level of the intersection; d. Saplings or plant species of open growth habits and not planted in the form of a hedge, which are so planted and trimmed as to leave a clear and unobstructed crossview year round; e. Supporting members of appurtenances to permanent structures existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Development Code; and f. Official warning signs or signals. B. **Traffic Sight Area Dimensions.** TABLE 3-4 TRAFFIC SIGHT AREA DIMENSIONS | Location | Minimum Dimension | | --- | --- | | Street intersection without stop sign or traffic signal | 30 ft | | Street intersection with stop sign or traffic signal | 20 ft | | Commercial driveway or alley | 15 ft | | Residential driveway | 10 ft | | FIGURE 3-8 TRAFFIC SIGHT AREA | | --- | C. **Exemptions.** Exemptions from the identified standards for traffic sight areas may be granted when reviewed and approved, based on totality of circumstances, by both the Director and the City Engineer. (Prior code § 16-310.140; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)

Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures shall not exceed three feet in height within the required front and street-side setback, except as follows.

Fences constructed of open grillwork or other allowed material that allows at least 33% view penetration through the fence may be a maximum of four feet tall.

A decorative, open wrought-iron or tubular-steel fence not exceeding six feet in height in the Magnolia Historic (-MHD) Overlay District and five feet in height outside of the -MHD Overlay District may be placed along the front and street side property lines or within the front-yard and street side-yard setback areas.

A decorative, open wrought-iron or tubular-steel fence not exceeding six feet in height in the Magnolia Historic (-MHD) Overlay District and five feet in height outside of the -MHD Overlay District may be placed along the front and street side property lines or within the front-yard and street side-yard setback areas.

Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures located outside of required setback areas or within required interior side or rear setback areas shall not exceed eight feet in height.