West Linn is hilly, wooded and mostly owner-occupied. We build privacy fences that step down slopes, low front fences within the city's 3-foot limit, and gates that stay square on uneven ground.
West Linn keeps front yards low: a front-yard fence can be 3 feet, and that limit also covers the first 20 feet of the side property line back from the front. Beyond that, side and back fences can be 6 feet. The city doesn't require sign-off to build a fence, and corner lots must keep a clear vision area at the intersection.
82.7% of West Linn homes are owner-occupied, the highest share on our map, and many sit on sloped, wooded lots. Hills mean stepped fence panels and posts set deeper on the low side. Big trees mean shade, moss and wet wood, so post drainage matters more here than in most towns.