Height Limits: Altadena vs Los Angeles
How do height limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and Los Angeles, CA?
Altadena and Los Angeles 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.
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Los Angeles County
Front yard fences max 3.5 feet in R zones (42 inches). Side/rear yard fences up to 8 feet on lots 40+ feet wide; 6 feet on narrower lots. LAMC §12.22.C.20(f).
View full Los Angeles rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | LAMC §12.22.C.20(f) |
| Front Yard (R zones) | - | 3.5 feet max (42 inches) |
| Side/Rear (lot ≥40 ft) | - | 8 feet max |
| Side/Rear (lot <40 ft) | - | 6 feet max |
| Permit | - | Required for fences >7 feet |
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.
Los Angeles FAQ
How tall can my fence be in los Angeles?
Front yard fences max 3.5 feet in R zones (42 inches). Side/rear yard fences up to 8 feet on lots 40+ feet wide; 6 feet on narrower lots. LAMC §12.22.C.20(f).
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in los Angeles?
Code: LAMC §12.22.C.20(f). Front Yard (R zones): 3.5 feet max (42 inches). Side/Rear (lot ≥40 ft): 8 feet max. Side/Rear (lot <40 ft): 6 feet max.
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