The 7-foot lattice-top fence
On the rear and side lines of most properties, a 6-foot solid fence plus 1 foot of open lattice gives the full 7 feet the city allows. We frame the lattice so it stays straight over time.
Fences · San Ramon, CA
Milo Landscaping Inc builds wood privacy fences, lattice-top fences and gates in San Ramon, CA 94582 and 94583. San Ramon allows 7-foot fences on rear and side property lines when the top foot is open lattice.
Fence Installation in San Ramon
On the rear and side lines of most properties, a 6-foot solid fence plus 1 foot of open lattice gives the full 7 feet the city allows. We frame the lattice so it stays straight over time.
Within the front-yard setback, typically 20 feet from the front property line, fences are limited to 3 feet. We keep front fences low and open so they meet the rule and keep curb appeal.
Dougherty Valley HOAs often specify fence style and stain. We replace builder fences with posts set in concrete and match the approved design.
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.
City of San Ramon Permit Center, 2401 Crow Canyon Road · 925-973-2560. HOA approval is separate from city rules.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Within front-yard setback (typically 20 ft) | 3 ft |
| Outside the front-yard setback | 7 ft |
| Rear and side property lines | 7 ft with top 1 ft open lattice |
| 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 |
We confirm your city's height and setback limits, HOA rules and the fence line before building.
Holes are dug along the line and posts are set plumb in concrete.
Rails and pickets are installed in the style you choose, with consistent spacing.
Gates are framed to resist sagging and fitted with hinges and latches.
Spoils and offcuts are removed and the fence line is left clean.
7 feet on rear and side property lines of most properties if the top foot is open lattice, and 3 feet within the front-yard setback (City of San Ramon).
Yes. We match the approved style, height and stain color for your HOA.
Yes. We remove and haul away the old fence before building the new one.
Milo Landscaping Inc builds fence installation projects across San Ramon and nearby cities. Estimates are free.