Fence height tiers
Front yard fences up to 4 feet are permitted. Over 4 and up to 6 feet needs a miscellaneous plan permit, and over 6 feet needs a use permit. Side and rear yards allow up to 8 feet by right.
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Working in Sunnyvale
Building in Sunnyvale, one yard at a time.
Sunnyvale was orchard and farm land until after World War II. The southern half is mostly residential and includes 16 Eichler tracts with more than 1,100 homes. R-0 and R-1 zones are reserved for no more than seven homes per acre.
The city gets about 17.5 inches of rain a year, mostly from November through April, with July and August almost completely dry. Dry summers make it easy to forget drainage, but winter storms are what test a patio or driveway base.
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Around the city
- Heritage District (downtown)
- Ponderosa
- Plaza del Sol area
- Murphy Avenue
- Las Palmas Park
- Heritage Orchard
What we build
Services in Sunnyvale.
The same eight services, built by the same Menlo Park crew. Tap one to see how we build it.
PaversPaver patios
A paver patio gives you a flat, tough spot for dining, grilling and hanging out. We lay out the shape, build a compacted base, set the pavers and lock them in.
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PaversPaver driveways
A paver driveway adds curb appeal and handles daily traffic. The base does the heavy lifting, so we build it deep and set the pavers tight.
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PaversPaver walkways and steps
Walkways and steps that feel good underfoot and stay easy to keep clean. Straight, curved or stepped to follow the lay of your yard.
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PaversFire pits and outdoor living
Add a fire pit, seating area or a bigger patio footprint, so the yard works after dark too.
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ConcreteConcrete driveways
A poured concrete driveway is a clean, long-lasting surface. We prep the base, set the forms, pour and finish it.
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ConcreteConcrete patios and walkways
Flat, smooth and built to last. Concrete patios, walkways, pads and slabs poured and finished to the shape you need.
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FencesWood fences
A wood fence brings privacy and gives your yard a clear edge. We set the posts, hang the rails and boards, and keep the lines straight.
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FencesFence gates and repairs
A leaning fence or a sagging gate doesn't always mean a whole new fence. We fix what can be fixed and build gates that swing right.
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What to know before you build in Sunnyvale.
Local ground, local rules and local habits that shape a good paver, concrete or fence job.
Front-yard paving
No more than 50% of the required front yard of an R-0 or R-1 lot may be paved, except as needed to meet off-street parking and access requirements.
Stormwater and patios
A project that creates or replaces 2,500 square feet or more of impervious surface must use site design measures, such as permeable driveways and patios or directing runoff to planted areas. The code lists unit pavers among permeable surface types.
Protected trees
A single-trunk tree with a circumference of 38 inches or more, measured 4.5 feet above ground, is protected. Removing one needs a permit from Community Development, filed at least 10 working days beforehand.
Rules at a glance
Sunnyvale fence, wall and paving basics.
A plain-language summary of what the Sunnyvale code says, to help you plan. Codes get amended and every lot is different, so treat it as a starting point.
| Topic | What the code says |
|---|---|
| Fence height, front yard | Up to 4 ft is permitted. Over 4 and up to 6 ft needs a miscellaneous plan permit. Over 6 ft needs a use permit. Front-yard heights are measured from the top of the curb. |
| Fence height, side and rear | Up to 8 ft is permitted. Over 8 ft needs a use permit. |
| Front-yard paving | No more than 50% of the required front yard of an R-0 or R-1 lot may be paved, except as needed for off-street parking and access. |
| Driveway approach | An encroachment permit from the city engineer is required for sidewalks and driveways in the public right-of-way, and the engineer must be notified before concrete work on a driveway approach starts. |
| Stormwater | New or replaced impervious surface of 2,500 sq ft or more requires site design measures. |
Confirm before you build
Rules change and lots differ. Check the current requirements with the City of Sunnyvale Permit Center (456 W Olive Ave, 2nd Floor). We walk the lot with you at the free estimate and point out what to ask.
Nearby
Also building near Sunnyvale.
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ZIP codes we cover in Sunnyvale: 94085 to 94089. Not sure about yours? Use the ZIP checker.
Questions
Sunnyvale: questions, answered.
How tall can a front-yard fence be in Sunnyvale?
Up to 4 feet is permitted. A fence over 4 and up to 6 feet needs a miscellaneous plan permit, and over 6 feet needs a use permit. Side and rear yards allow up to 8 feet.
Can I pave most of my front yard in Sunnyvale?
In R-0 and R-1 zones, no more than 50% of the required front yard may be paved, except as needed to meet off-street parking and access requirements. We plan the driveway and walkways around that limit.
Do you build in Sunnyvale Eichler neighborhoods?
Yes. Sunnyvale has 16 Eichler tracts. Many Eichler homes have open layouts that connect to the yard, so we plan the patio and fence with the house in mind.
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