"mikey" wrote in message news:vOZud.748203

Secondly, I think a solid slab of wood (luan) on top
of a block wall will look a bit trashy. Like someone
took an interorior door and laid it up there. I'd stick
with the lattice work, even if there are peek-a-boo holes.

A good point - especially after a few months. I'll take another look. If
we use a solid wood on that side, we'll probably end up painting that side
white or something.

Is a 7' fence allowed in your area? Some places I've lived
have codes against fences over 6'.

"Permits are required when constructing any type of fencing (block wall,
wood, wrought iron) over 42" in height or if retaining over 2' of earth."

Amazing but true!! This is because (a) the state took the property tax
money
away from the cities and now this city has essentially no money. Also (b)
this fine city has been sued time after time for dishonest business
practices,
and they are about tapped out. In fact, several recent city officials are
now
under indictment. They now require permits (aka $$) for all kinds of teeny
tiny
work that most other cities would laugh at.

Now it's off to cut the grass -- hope the inspector doesn't come by and
give me a ticket!