Fence Regulations in Altadena, CA (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for Altadena, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Altadena CSD caps front-yard fences at 42 inches within 10 feet of the right-of-way (with open/non-view-obscuring design ≥80% transparency required for taller fences), and 6 feet beyond 10 feet from the right-of-way.
Altadena Fence Height Limits (Altadena CSD 22.306.070.A.3)
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Pool barriers in Altadena must be at least 60 inches tall, with no more than 2 inches gap below, and gates self-closing and self-latching with latch at least 60 inches above ground (LA County Building Code Manual 3109.2).
Altadena Pool Barriers (CBC §3109 + LA County BCM 3109.2)
Heavy RestrictionsLos Angeles County Building Code Manual BCM 3109.2, Part I.A.1 (General Requirements), citing LACHSC Chapters 11.50 and 11.51
LACHSC Chapters 11.50 and 11.51 require that every new or altered swimming pool have an enclosure meeting the following requirements: a. Enclosure shall completely surround and obstruct access to the swimming pool. b. Top of swimming pool enclosure shall be at least 60 inches above grade. The height shall be measured from the side away from the swimming pool as depicted in LACBC Figures 31B-4 a...
Material Restrictions
New/replacement fences in Altadena front yards may not be composed of barbed wire, concertina wire, razor wire, or broken glass. Chain link over 42 inches must be covered with live plant material.
Altadena Fence Material Restrictions (CSD 22.306.070.A.3.e)
Some RestrictionsLooking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Altadena city rules.
Fence Regulations in Los Angeles County →