Fence Regulations in Burbank, CA (2026)
6 verified fence regulations for Burbank, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In R-1 zones, front yard fences must use open design (≥50% open) for any portion over 2 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be 6 feet. Street-facing side yard up to 6 feet (up to 8 feet behind rear of dwelling). No razor, barbed, or electric wire permitted. BMC Title 10, Article 6.
Burbank Fence Height Regulations
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Masonry/concrete walls up to 6 ft and other fences up to 7 ft are exempt from building permits. A fence exception permit is required for any fence exceeding standard height limits or other development standards. Applications go through Community Development.
Burbank Fence Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
CA Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requires shared cost for boundary fences. Burbank allows fence exception permits for disputes. Spite fences over 10 ft are a private nuisance under CA Civil Code 841.4.
Burbank Fence Neighbor & Property Line Rules
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Civil Code Sec. 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act — Shared Cost and 30-Day Notice Requirement)
841. (a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them. (b)(1) Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, m...
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls under 4 ft (bottom of footing to top) are permit-exempt unless supporting a surcharge. Front yard setback allows max 4 ft combined fence/retaining wall height. Only two retaining walls per front yard, min 8 ft apart (6 ft with Director approval). All downslope walls must be screened with vegetation.
Burbank Retaining Wall Regulations
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Pool barriers must be minimum 60 inches tall per CA Building Code Title 24, Chapter 31. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. At least one additional safety feature (pool cover, alarm, or self-closing doors) mandated under the CA Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Burbank Pool Barrier & Fencing Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Front yard fences over 2 ft must use open design (50% open per 1-ft section). Masonry walls up to 6 ft may add 12 inches of vinyl, wood, or metal on top. Corner cutoff areas restrict structures to 3 ft maximum below 10 ft height.
Burbank Fence Materials Standards
Some RestrictionsLooking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?
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