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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

Some Restrictions

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.

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Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Front yard fences limited to 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences up to 6 feet 6 inches. LBMC §21.43.020 governs.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactAltadenaLong Beach
Code SectionAltadena 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-
ProhibitedBarbed 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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