Abstract: A fence gate latch mechanism for a fence gate is presented having a gate post positioned adjacent a fence post such that a space is defined between the gate post and the fence post. The fence gate latch mechanism includes a base plate attached to a sidewall of the gate post or the fence post within the space and an L-shaped latching member pivotally attached to the base plate and having an upper arm and a lower arm operating as a latching mechanism, the L-shaped latching member being positioned in the space such that no portion of the L-shaped latching mechanism extends beyond a front or top surface of a gate.