The 7-foot lattice option
Danville lets side and rear fences reach 7 feet when the top foot is open lattice. It's the most common way to add privacy between neighbors without a variance.
Fences · Danville, CA
Fence Installation in Danville, CA
Milo Landscaping Inc builds wood privacy fences, lattice-top fences and gates in Danville, CA 94526 and 94506. We build to the Town of Danville's fence standards: 6 feet in side and rear yards, or 7 feet with a top foot of open lattice.
- Danville 94526, 94506
- 20 years of experience
- Free estimates
Fence Installation in Danville
What Danville homeowners should know
Front yards and corner lots
Inside the primary front-yard setback, fences are limited to 3.5 feet. On corner lots, the sight-distance triangle drops to 2.5 feet above the curb, and secondary front-yard fences must be set back at least 5 feet.
Fences on retaining walls
If a shared-line fence sits on a retaining wall, the combined height counts toward the limit unless the fence is set back 2 feet or more. We plan this before we set posts.
Fence Installation services we offer in Danville
Wood privacy fences, good-neighbor fences, lattice-top fences, gates and open-style fences, built to your city's height and setback rules with posts set in concrete.
- Redwood and wood privacy fences
- Good-neighbor and horizontal modern fences
- Lattice-top fences where extra height is allowed
- Walk gates and driveway gates
- Open-style front-yard fences and pool-area fencing
Danville fence height limits
Town of Danville Permit Center (online portal). Fence standards updated May 9, 2023. HOA approval is separate from Town rules.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Primary front yard, inside setback | 3.5 ft |
| Front yard, outside setback | 6 ft |
| Rear or side yard | 6 ft (7 ft with 1 ft open lattice) |
| Corner sight-distance triangle | 2.5 ft above curb |
| Retaining walls | 6 ft maximum |
Common fence styles
| Best for | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Solid privacy | Side and rear yards | Usually up to 6 ft in these cities |
| Lattice top | Extra screening | Adds height only where code allows it |
| Good-neighbor | Shared property lines | Finished look on both sides |
| Open / see-through | Front yards, hillside lots | Required near the street in some cities |
Our fences process
- 1
Rules and layout
We confirm your city's height and setback limits, HOA rules and the fence line before building.
- 2
Post holes
Holes are dug along the line and posts are set plumb in concrete.
- 3
Rails and boards
Rails and pickets are installed in the style you choose, with consistent spacing.
- 4
Gates and hardware
Gates are framed to resist sagging and fitted with hinges and latches.
- 5
Clean-up
Spoils and offcuts are removed and the fence line is left clean.
Fence Installation in Danville: FAQ
Can I build a 7-foot fence in Danville?
In rear and side yards, yes, if the top one foot is open lattice. Solid fences are limited to 6 feet.
What are the corner-lot fence rules in Danville?
Inside the 25-foot sight-distance triangle, fences are limited to 2.5 feet above curb grade. Secondary front-yard fences need at least a 5-foot setback.
Is chain link allowed in Danville?
Not where visible from public areas or rights-of-way unless the Planning Division approves it. Wood fences are the usual choice.
Ready to start your Danville project?
Milo Landscaping Inc builds fence installation projects across Danville and nearby cities. Estimates are free.