Open fences within 5 feet of the street
Within 5 feet of a street property line, fences are limited to 4 feet and must be visually open, such as lattice or wrought iron. Wire-panel and open-frame designs keep the view and meet the rule.
Fences · Orinda, CA
Fence Installation in Orinda, CA
Milo Landscaping Inc builds open-style front fences, solid privacy fences and garden fences in Orinda, CA 94563. Orinda has some of the most specific fence rules in the area, and we design every fence to meet them.
- Orinda 94563
- 20 years of experience
- Free estimates
Fence Installation in Orinda
What Orinda homeowners should know
6-foot solid fences, set back and screened
Farther than 5 feet from the front property line, fences can be 6 feet and solid, but must be screened with landscaping. We leave room for planting on the street side.
Garden and wildlife fencing
Wooded Orinda lots often need open fencing around gardens and raised beds. Wood posts with wire panels keep the look light while protecting plantings.
Fence Installation services we offer in Orinda
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
Orinda fence height limits
City of Orinda Planning · Municipal Code §17.4.27 (Fences and retaining walls). Moraga-Orinda Fire District for defensible-space requirements.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Within 5 ft of a street property line | 4 ft, visually open |
| More than 5 ft from the front property line | 6 ft, solid allowed, screened with landscaping |
| Fire district | MOFD defensible-space rules apply |
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 Orinda: FAQ
What fence can I build near the street in Orinda?
Within 5 feet of a street property line, up to 4 feet and visually open, such as lattice or wrought iron (Orinda Municipal Code §17.4.27).
Can I have a solid privacy fence in Orinda?
Yes, up to 6 feet if it is more than 5 feet from the front property line and screened with landscaping.
Do you build garden fences in Orinda?
Yes. We build wood-post fences with wire panels around gardens and raised beds.
Ready to start your Orinda project?
Milo Landscaping Inc builds fence installation projects across Orinda and nearby cities. Estimates are free.