There is a good side and a bad side to everything. Especially fences.
We see a new range war on the old suburban frontier. The homeowner pays for the fence and wants to know why they have to give the good side of the fence to their neighbor.
The rule of thumb is the neighbor always gets the good side of the fence. You must check with your city as there may be a code in place that mandates installation. One thing to keep in mind, when you turn the good side to your yard, you are offering a predator a ladder to get over your fence. Facing the good side out should keep peace with your neighbors and your family safe. Remember to ask your sales consultant about styles that offer a “good” side on both sides.