Fence Installation in San Marino, CA

Legacy Fence is a licensed, bonded, and insured fence contractor (CSLB Lic. #1085306) proudly serving San Marino, CA and the greater Los Angeles County area. Whether you're looking for a more decorative look for your front yard or a low-maintenance solution for your backyard, our team installs vinyl, wood, chain link, and wrought iron fencing built to last.

Fencing Services We Offer in San Marino, CA

White full privacy vinyl fence panels installed along a backyard
White Full Privacy Vinyl
Wood dog ear fence installed along a backyard patio
Wood Dog Ear
White vinyl picket fencing installed in a backyard
Picket Fence
Vinyl wall topper installed on top of a block wall
Wall Topper Vinyl
Black wrought iron fencing along a backyard with turf
Iron
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Built On Quality And Trust
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Licensed, Bonded & Insured
We're fully licensed, bonded, and insured (CSLB Lic. #1085306), so your project is protected from the first call to the final walkthrough.
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Quality Materials
We install vinyl, wood, and chain link fencing — all chosen for durability, so your fence holds up for years, not just seasons.
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Built Around Your Property
Want a decorative look or something low-maintenance? We tailor every fence to fit your home and how you actually use your yard.
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Proudly Serving Southern California
We serve Orange County, LA County, Corona, Riverside, and the surrounding Southern California area.
Local Guidelines
Fence Rules & Permits in San Marino, CA

A few things to consider before you install a fence in San Marino. These are general guidelines — always confirm current requirements with the City before you start.

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Front Yard Height
San Marino sets front-yard fence and wall height by Area District: 4 feet in Districts III through VII and 5 feet 6 inches in Districts I and II, always set back at least 18 inches from the front property line. Opacity steps down with height: solid up to 3 feet, 50 percent open from 3 to 3 feet 6 inches, and 75 percent open above that. Chain link and wire fencing are prohibited in front and street-facing side yards.
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Side & Rear Yard Height
Side and rear yard fences and walls may be built to 6 feet, with pilasters and gates allowed 6 inches more. On a corner lot abutting a key lot, the limit drops to 4 feet within 20 feet of the side street line, and the same cap applies within 20 feet of a front street line abutting an alley. Where a lot sits more than 2 feet above an alley, a side or rear fence may rise to 12 feet.
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When You Need a Permit
A fence permit from the City is required before building any fence or wall in San Marino. Side and rear fences not facing a street are approved by the Planning and Building Department when they meet code, but any fence or wall along a street goes to the Design Review Committee, which must find it compatible with the house and the block. Front-yard retaining walls are capped at 4 feet and need weep holes every 10 feet.
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Corner Lots & Sight Lines
San Marino does not publish a numeric sight triangle. Instead, every street-facing fence must preserve sight lines as a condition of its permit, and the Design Review Committee may require a greater setback than the standard 18 inches from a street-facing property line where safety calls for it. On corner lots next to a key lot, fences within 20 feet of the side street line are held to 4 feet.
Good to Know
If your home is part of an HOA, check your community's CC&Rs before installing — many HOAs add their own material and height rules on top of the City's. Building a pool or spa? California's Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §115922–115923) requires at least two independent, approved drowning-prevention features, such as a 60-inch enclosure. Fence codes can change, so we always recommend confirming current requirements with the San Marino Planning and Building Department before you start. Have questions about your property? Contact Legacy Fence and we'll help you sort it out.
Source: San Marino Municipal Code §§23.13.04 and 23.13.02; City of San Marino Planning and Building Department.

What Our Customers Say

Yelp★★★★★

Outstanding! We just had a 6' redwood fence installed at the back of our property. The installation team was on time, clean, efficient, incredibly fast, and really nice guys. The finished product is amazing!

Louann K. · Huntington Beach, CA
May 2026
Yelp★★★★★

From start to finish, these guys were amazing. Very responsive from the first call, friendly and knowledgeable — the fence is solid and fits in perfectly with our vintage craftsman house. I could not recommend them enough.

Jason A. · Orange, CA
Apr 2026
Yelp★★★★★

The Legacy Fence team were responsive, patient, professional, and accommodating. I had them install a boundary fence with my neighbor, and there were specific demands from both homeowners — they were flexible in making sure every concern was met. Definitely recommend Jose and his team!

Justin S. · Tustin, CA
Jul 2026
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