Material Restrictions: Altadena vs Glendale
How do material restrictions rules compare between Altadena, CA and Glendale, CA?
Altadena and Glendale have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
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.
View full Altadena rules →Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Glendale prohibits electrically charged fences, barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire, and fiberglass in residential zones per GMC 30.30.010. Wood, masonry, and decorative metal are acceptable. Chain-link allowed only if screened by vegetation.
View full Glendale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Glendale |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Altadena CSD 22.306.070.A.3.e | GMC 30.30.010 |
| Prohibited | Barbed/razor/concertina wire, broken glass | Barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire |
| Chain Link >42 in | Must be plant-covered | - |
| Allowed | - | Wood, masonry, wrought iron |
| Chain-Link | - | Only if screened by vegetation |
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Altadena FAQ
Can I have a barbed-wire fence in Altadena?
Not in any required front yard. CSD 22.306.070.A.3.e bans barbed wire, razor wire, concertina, and broken glass in front-yard fences.
Glendale FAQ
Can I install a chain-link fence in Glendale?
Only if screened from adjacent parcels by vegetation and not visible from the public street. Chain-link is banned in the Fence Overlay Zone.
What materials are banned for fences?
In the Fence Overlay Zone: electrically charged fences, barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire, chain-link, fiberglass, and plain block are prohibited.
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