Height Limits: Altadena vs West Covina
How do height limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and West Covina, CA?
Altadena and West Covina 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 →West Covina, CA
Los Angeles County
West Covina allows side/rear fences up to 7 feet under the 2024 Development Code update. Higher walls are permitted when residential abuts commercial. Front yard fences must comply with sight triangle requirements.
View full West Covina rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | West Covina |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Altadena CSD 22.306.070.A.3 | Dev. Code Ord. 2519 |
| 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 | - |
| Side/Rear Max | - | 7 feet |
| Commercial Boundary | - | Higher walls allowed |
| Commercial Zone | - | 8 ft maximum |
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.
West Covina FAQ
How tall can my fence be in West Covina?
West Covina allows side/rear fences up to 7 feet under the 2024 Development Code update. Higher walls are permitted when residential abuts commercial. Front yard fences must comply with sight triangle requirements.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in West Covina?
Side/Rear Max: 7 feet. Commercial Boundary: Higher walls allowed. Commercial Zone: 8 ft maximum. Code Section: Dev. Code Ord. 2519.
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