Best Fence Installation in San Marino
Open, design-review-friendly aluminum fence and gates for San Marino homes. Supplied from our showroom and installed through our licensed installation partners.
Fencing for San Marino Homes
San Marino is a small, residential city next to Pasadena, known for its estates, tree-lined streets and carefully kept front yards. Its fence rules are among the most detailed in the region, and any fence facing a street goes through design review.
San Marino’s code limits how solid a front fence can be as it gets taller: above 3 feet 6 inches, a front fence can be no more than 25 percent solid. That is a natural fit for an open aluminum picket fence, which stays light and see-through while still securing the property.
We supply aluminum fence, gates and posts from our showroom in Panorama City, and we install through our licensed installation partners. We can provide product details and photos for your design review submittal.
San Marino Fence Rules
San Marino sets its R-1 fence rules in Municipal Code Section 23.13.04:
- Front yard height: 4 feet in Area Districts III to VII, and 5 feet 6 inches in Districts I and II, set back 18 inches from the front line. Pilasters may be 6 inches taller.
- Front yard openness: solid up to 3 feet; no more than 50 percent solid from 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches; no more than 25 percent solid above 3 feet 6 inches.
- Side and rear: 6 feet (4 feet at certain corner and alley locations).
- Not allowed: chain link or wire in front and street-facing side yards; barbed, hog wire and electric fences.
- Permits and review: a fence permit is required for any fence, gate, pilaster or wall, and any street-facing fence goes to Design Review.
Source: San Marino Municipal Code Sec. 23.13.04. Rules change and individual lots can have special conditions, so confirm with the city before you order. We are glad to help you plan around them.
What Shapes a Fence in San Marino
Design review
The Design Review Committee looks at how a street-facing fence fits the house and the other fences on the block, and at sight lines. A simple, open aluminum fence in black is often an easy match for San Marino’s traditional homes.
The openness rule
Because a front fence must be mostly open above 3 feet 6 inches, slim aluminum pickets with generous spacing work well, keeping the front garden visible from the street.
Estate lots and mature trees
Large lots and old trees mean posts should be placed around roots. Plan the run with your landscape in mind.
Pilasters and gates
Many San Marino frontages combine masonry pilasters with metal infill. Aluminum panels and gates can sit between pilasters for a classic look.
Privacy at the back
Side and rear fences can be up to 6 feet, so a closed aluminum privacy fence works well behind the front setback.
Low upkeep
Powder-coated aluminum never needs painting, which keeps a street-facing fence looking as good as the day the Committee approved it.
A neighborhood of traditional homes
San Marino is known for Colonial, Tudor, Spanish and other traditional homes on generous lots. The city’s design review compares a new fence to the house and to other fences on the block, so a restrained design usually works best: a simple black picket, evenly spaced, with gates that match. You can compare picket spacing and finishes in our showroom before you submit.
Fire hazard areas
The city has a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone with annual inspections. Lumina aluminum fence systems are noncombustible, based on the manufacturer’s fire test documentation; ask us for a copy.
Fences That Suit San Marino
Open, traditional designs that suit design review.
Open aluminum fence
Hampton’s slim pickets meet the openness rule with a tailored look. See Hampton
Gates
Pedestrian and driveway gates for pilaster frontages. See gates
Aluminum privacy fence
Closed panels for side and rear property lines. See privacy fence
Our Fences in Person and on Real Homes
Real projects from our other areas, and the same fences on display in our Panorama City showroom.
How a San Marino Fence Project Works
- See the options. Visit the showroom with photos of your home, or call (818) 647-0007.
- Share your property. Send your address, the length of each run, gate openings and a few photos, and tell us your Area District if you know it.
- Get a clear package. We put together panels, posts, gates and hardware for your layout, with San Marino’s rules for your lot in mind.
- Installation. Yes, we do install. We install through our licensed installation partners, or we can supply your own contractor.
Nearby Areas
We also work in Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Gabriel and Arcadia. Browse all areas we serve, or read how fence installation in Los Angeles works with Lumina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fences in San Marino?
Yes, we do. We install through our licensed installation partners. We supply the fence, gates and hardware from our Panorama City showroom.
How tall can a front fence be in San Marino?
4 feet in Area Districts III to VII, and 5 feet 6 inches in Districts I and II, set back 18 inches from the front line. Above 3 feet 6 inches, it can be no more than 25 percent solid.
Does my fence need design review?
Any street-facing fence goes to Design Review, and a fence permit is required for any fence, gate, pilaster or wall.
What fence meets San Marino’s openness rule?
Slim aluminum pickets with generous spacing, such as Hampton, stay mostly open above 3 feet 6 inches.
Is chain link allowed in my front yard?
No. Chain link and wire are not allowed in front and street-facing side yards in San Marino.
Do you supply contractors and builders in San Marino?
Yes. Contractors and builders buy aluminum fence, gates and posts from us for their own projects. Call (818) 647-0007 or see our wholesale page.
Can I see the fences before I decide?
Yes. Visit our showroom at 14600 Arminta St, Panorama City, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, or Sunday 10 am to 4 pm by appointment.
Is your aluminum fencing noncombustible?
Yes. Lumina aluminum fence systems are noncombustible, based on the manufacturer’s fire test documentation. Ask us for a copy.
Planning a Fence in San Marino?
Visit the showroom or send your address and a few photos. We will help you choose the right fence for your San Marino property, and install it through our licensed installation partners.