Height Limits: Altadena vs Lancaster
How do height limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and Lancaster, CA?
Altadena and Lancaster have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
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.
View full Altadena rules →Lancaster, CA
Los Angeles County
Lancaster limits fence heights: typically 6 feet in rear/side yards, 3.5 to 4 feet in front yards. Taller fences require variance or permit.
View full Lancaster rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Altadena CSD 22.306.070.A.3 | - |
| Front (within 10 ft of ROW) | 42 in (or 6 ft if 80% open) | - |
| Front (>10 ft from ROW) | 6 ft | - |
| Side/Rear (Title 22.110.070) | 6 ft typical | - |
| Prohibited | Barbed wire, razor wire, broken glass | - |
| Front Yard | - | 3.5 to 4 feet |
| Rear/Side | - | 6 feet |
| Taller | - | Variance required |
| Topic | - | Height Limits |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
How tall can my front fence be in Altadena?
42 inches within 10 feet of the right-of-way line (or 6 ft if at least 80% transparent and supports 5+ ft apart). 6 ft beyond that under Altadena CSD 22.306.070.A.3.
Lancaster FAQ
How tall can my fence be?
6 feet in rear/side yards, 3.5 to 4 feet in front yards. Check Lancaster zoning for exact limits.
Can I build higher?
Taller fences require a variance from the planning department.
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