Height Limits: Altadena vs Pasadena
How do height limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Altadena and Pasadena 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 →Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Pasadena limits fence height to 42 inches in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards under the Zoning Code. Retaining walls combined with fences have aggregate height limits.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 42 inches (3.5 feet) maximum |
| Side/Rear Yard | - | 6 feet maximum |
| Corner Lots | - | Sight triangle required |
| Variance | - | Board of Zoning Appeals |
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.
Pasadena FAQ
How tall can a fence be in Pasadena?
Front yard fences: 42 inches maximum. Side and rear yard fences: 6 feet maximum. Corner lots have visibility requirements.
Can I build a taller fence?
You need a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals for fences exceeding the maximum height.
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