Height Limits: Altadena vs Long Beach
How do height limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Altadena and Long Beach 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 →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Front yard fences limited to 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences up to 6 feet 6 inches. LBMC §21.43.020 governs.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Code | - | LBMC §21.43.020 |
| Front Yard | - | 3 feet max (4 ft in special areas) |
| Side/Rear | - | 6 ft 6 in max |
| Permit | - | Required for masonry >4 ft or wrought iron >6.5 ft |
| Historic Districts | - | Certificate of Appropriateness required |
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.
Long Beach FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Long Beach?
Front yard fences limited to 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences up to 6 feet 6 inches. LBMC §21.43.020 governs.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Long Beach?
Code: LBMC §21.43.020. Front Yard: 3 feet max (4 ft in special areas). Side/Rear: 6 ft 6 in max. Permit: Required for masonry >4 ft or wrought iron >6.5 ft.
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