Best Fence Installation in Sherman Oaks
Aluminum privacy fence, driveway gates and WPC fence for Sherman Oaks homes, from the flat streets north of Ventura Boulevard to the hillside lots below Mulholland. Supplied from our showroom and installed through our licensed installation partners.
Fencing for Sherman Oaks Homes
Sherman Oaks is two neighborhoods in one. North of Ventura Boulevard the streets are flat and laid out in a grid; south of it the Santa Monica Mountains rise toward Mulholland Drive. A fence that is right for one side is often wrong for the other.
On the flat side, most Sherman Oaks owners want privacy from close neighbors, a clean front fence that stays within the city height limit, and a driveway gate that finally works. On the hillside, the questions change: how to step a fence down a slope, how to keep a view, and what the city allows on a hillside lot. We are about fifteen minutes from Sherman Oaks in Panorama City, and you can compare every style we mention here in the showroom before you decide.
Sherman Oaks Fence Height Rules
Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, so fences follow the city zoning code and the Department of Building and Safety, not a separate city.
- Front yard: up to 3.5 feet in most residential (R) zones, or 6 feet on lots zoned A or RA. Taller front fences need City Planning approval.
- Side and rear yards: up to 8 feet on lots at least 40 feet wide and outside a hillside area. On hillside-area lots, or lots narrower than 40 feet, the limit is 6 feet.
- Permits: masonry or concrete walls over 3.5 feet need a building permit from LADBS.
For Sherman Oaks this matters most south of Ventura Boulevard. A hillside-area lot there is held to 6 feet on the side and rear, not the 8 feet a flat lot in the grid can use. Check your parcel on the city ZIMAS map before you settle on a height.
Source: LADBS, Heights of Fences in Residential Zones. 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 Sherman Oaks
Hillside lots south of Ventura Boulevard
Hillside lots need posts placed to suit the grade and panels set in steps, so the slats stay level as the fence follows the slope. Aluminum is light, which makes stepping a run down a hill cleaner than with heavy block or wood.
Near Mulholland Drive
Properties close to Mulholland can fall inside the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan, which limits the materials used for fences, gates and walls visible from the parkway and can require design review. If your home is near Mulholland, ask the city whether the plan applies before ordering.
Fire hazard areas
Parts of the Sherman Oaks hills are in the city’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Many owners there are moving away from wood fencing near the house. Our Zone 0 fence guide explains the new rules for the space closest to homes.
Close neighbors on the flat side
Lots north of Ventura are often narrow, with houses close together. A fully closed or high-privacy fence on the side yard, and an open, lower fence in front, is the most common layout.
Fences That Suit Sherman Oaks
Three choices we recommend most often here, all on display in our showroom.
Aluminum privacy fence
Fully closed Linea or high-privacy Ridgeline slats for narrow side yards and rear property lines. See privacy fence
Matching driveway gates
Sliding gates suit sloped or short driveways; double swing gates suit flat ones. Both match the fence. See gates
WPC composite fence
The look of a wood fence in teak or dark gray, without sanding or sealing. See WPC fence
Our Fences in Person and on Real Homes
Real projects from nearby Encino and Westlake Village, and the same fences on display in our Panorama City showroom.
How a Sherman Oaks Fence Project Works
- See the options. Visit the showroom to compare Linea, Ridgeline, Hampton and WPC, or call (818) 647-0007.
- Share your property. Send your address, the length of each run, gate openings and a few photos, especially of slopes, retaining walls and the street side.
- Get a clear package. We put together panels, posts, gates and hardware for your layout, with Sherman Oaks’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 Encino, Studio City, Van Nuys and Valley Village. Browse all areas we serve, or read how fence installation in Los Angeles works with Lumina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fences in Sherman Oaks?
Yes, we do. We install through our licensed installation partners. We supply the fence, gates and hardware from our Panorama City showroom, about fifteen minutes away.
How tall can my fence be in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks follows City of Los Angeles rules. Most front-yard fences are limited to 3.5 feet. Side and rear fences can be 8 feet on flat lots at least 40 feet wide, but 6 feet on hillside-area lots, which covers much of Sherman Oaks south of Ventura Boulevard.
Does the Mulholland Scenic Parkway plan affect my fence?
It can, if your home is close to Mulholland Drive and the fence is visible from it. The plan limits materials and may require review. Ask the city about your parcel before ordering.
What is the best fence for a narrow side yard?
A fully closed aluminum fence like Linea gives complete privacy in a small footprint, and it never needs painting. For airflow, a louvered style like Ventura blocks the view but lets air through.
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.
Do you supply contractors working in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Contractors and builders buy aluminum fence, gates, posts and WPC fence from us for their own jobs. Visit our wholesale page or call (818) 647-0007 for trade details.
Planning a Fence in Sherman Oaks?
Visit the showroom or send your address and a few photos. We will help you choose the right fence for your lot, and install it through our licensed installation partners.