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Building on your lot in Tracy

Tracy sets its own fence limits and has its own article on home occupations. Fence height depends on the yard, how see-through the fence is, public easements and nearby reverse-corner driveways.

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Key points

  • Fence height: In residential zones, Tracy limits fences to 3 feet in required front yards, or 4 feet if at least 50% see-through.
  • Other fence limits: Tracy limits fences to 8 feet on parts of a residential lot not otherwise restricted, and to 6 feet for any public easement.
  • Home businesses: Tracy has its own article on home occupations (Art. 36 of Ch. 10.08).

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

Fences and walls

Tracy code What Tracy's code adds
Corner visibility
  • No fence over 3 feet within 10 feet of the neighbor's driveway, unless 15 feet from the street yard line.
    Applies: Reverse corner lots.
    § 10.08.3250 · code text
    No fence exceeding three (3') feet in height shall be placed on a reverse corner lot where such fence would be within ten (10') feet of the driveway of the adjacent lot unless the fence is located fifteen (15') feet from the street yard property line.
Height anywhere on the lot
  • No more than 8 feet.
    Applies: Residential zones; any part of a lot without a stricter limit (front yards are lower).
    § 10.08.3250 · code text
    For any part of any lot not otherwise restricted, the maximum height shall be no greater than eight (8') feet;
  • No more than 6 feet, measured from the ground to the top of the fence.
    Applies: In any public easement.
    § 10.08.3250 · code text
    For any public easement, the maximum height shall be no greater than six (6') feet measured vertically from the top of the fence to ground level of the fence;
Front yard height
  • No more than 3 feet, measured from the grade of the nearest sidewalk.
    Applies: In any required front yard.
    § 10.08.3250 · code text
    The maximum height within any required front yard shall be no greater than three (3') feet measured vertically from the top of the fence to the grade of the sidewalk nearest the property line;
  • Up to 4 feet if the fence is at least 50% see-through.
    Applies: In any required front yard.
    § 10.08.3250 · code text
    however, the maximum height may be up to four (4') feet if the fence has at least fifty (50%) percent visibility;
  • Up to 8 feet.
    Applies: Non-screening features, such as a gate archway or ornaments along the top, in the front setback; not in the vision clearance area.
    § 10.08.3250 · code text
    such as an archway over a gate or ornamental figures intermittently situated along the top of a fence or wall may be allowed up to eight (8') feet in height in the front setback area, except in the vision clearance area described in section 10.08.3230 of this article.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Tracy code What Tracy's code adds
Solar permit process
  • A building permit issues for a complete application meeting the checklist; only 1 inspection.
    § 9.66.030 · code text
    An application that satisfies the application and checklist requirements will be considered complete, and the city will issue the building permit.

Swimming pools

Tracy code What Tracy's code adds
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet from any side or rear property line.
    Applies: Applies to pools on residentially zoned property.
    § 10.08.3300 · code text
    On residentially zoned property, swimming pools may be permitted, provided they are no closer than five (5') feet from any side or rear property lines.

Pets, chickens and bees

Tracy code What Tracy's code adds
Chickens
  • Allowed; more than 200 rabbits or poultry in all needs a special Council permit.
    Applies: No rooster over 4 months old within 50 feet of any dwelling, school, church or hospital.
    § 5.08.260 · code text
    If more than 200 in all, of such rabbits or poultry, except by special permit of the Council first had and obtained
Coop setback
  • At least 25 feet from any home, school, church or hospital.
    Applies: Applies to rabbits or poultry.
    § 5.08.260 · code text
    Within twenty-five (25) feet of any dwelling, school, church, or hospital, or,
  • At least 50 feet from any home, school, church or hospital.
    Applies: Applies when more than 30 rabbits or poultry are kept.
    § 5.08.260 · code text
    If more than thirty (30) in all of any such rabbits or poultry are kept, within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling, school, church or hospital.
Permit
  • A multiple pet permit is required.
    Applies: Applies to keeping more than 3 dogs and/or 3 cats at one home.
    § 5.08.420 · code text
    Any person who desires to keep more than three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats at any single residence in the City must apply to Animal Services for a multiple pet permit.
Pet limit
  • Up to 3 dogs and 3 cats per home; more needs a multiple pet permit.
    § 5.08.420 · code text
    Any person who desires to keep more than three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats at any single residence in the City must apply to Animal Services for a multiple pet permit.

Other Tracy rules on this

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Frequently asked questions

How tall can a fence be in Tracy?

In residential zones, Tracy limits fences to 3 feet in required front yards, or 4 feet if at least 50% see-through. Tracy limits fences to 8 feet on parts of a residential lot not otherwise restricted, and to 6 feet for any public easement.

Can I run a business from my home in Tracy?

Tracy has its own article on home occupations (Art. 36 of Ch. 10.08). Tracy also has a related rule: Home occupations (Art. 36 of Ch. 10.08).

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

Tracy's code: A building permit issues for a complete application meeting the checklist; only 1 inspection. (§ 9.66.030).

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Tracy?

Tracy's code: At least 5 feet from any side or rear property line. (Applies to pools on residentially zoned property.) (§ 10.08.3300).

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

Tracy's code: Allowed; more than 200 rabbits or poultry in all needs a special Council permit. (No rooster over 4 months old within 50 feet of any dwelling, school, church or hospital.) (§ 5.08.260); At least 25 feet from any home, school, church or hospital. (Applies to rabbits or poultry.) (§ 5.08.260).

General information, not legal advice.

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