Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link, and masonry allowed in San Leandro. Barbed wire and electric fences prohibited in residential zones.
San Leandro permits most conventional fence materials. Chain link is allowed but discouraged in front yards and typically must be vinyl-coated when visible from the street. Wrought iron and tubular steel are preferred for front yards. Masonry and stucco walls are common along arterials. Prohibited in residential zones: barbed wire, razor wire, concertina, electrified fencing, and broken glass toppings. Industrial zones may permit barbed wire above 6 feet with a permit.
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