Height Limits: Burbank vs Torrance
How do height limits rules compare between Burbank, CA and Torrance, CA?
Burbank and Torrance have similar restriction levels.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
In R-1 zones, front yard fences must use open design (≥50% open) for any portion over 2 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be 6 feet. Street-facing side yard up to 6 feet (up to 8 feet behind rear of dwelling). No razor, barbed, or electric wire permitted. BMC Title 10, Article 6.
View full Burbank rules →Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County
Torrance limits front yard hedges and shrubbery to 4 feet under TMC §92.13.1. Side and rear fences and walls are generally limited to 6 feet. Building permits may be required for taller structures.
View full Torrance rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Torrance |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | Open design required above 2 feet | - |
| Side/Rear Yard | 6 feet max | - |
| Behind Dwelling (Side) | Up to 8 feet | - |
| Prohibited Wire | Razor, barbed, electric | - |
| Code | BMC Title 10, Article 6 | - |
| Code Section | - | TMC §92.13.1 |
| Hedge/Shrub Max | - | 4 feet |
| Side/Rear Fence | - | 6 feet (general) |
| Right-of-Way | - | Encroachment permit needed |
| Appeals | - | Planning Commission → Council |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Burbank?
In R-1 zones, front yard fences must use open design (≥50% open) for any portion over 2 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be 6 feet. Street-facing side yard up to 6 feet (up to 8 feet behind rear of dwelling). No razor, barbed, or electric wire permitted. BMC Title 10, Article 6.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Burbank?
Front Yard: Open design required above 2 feet. Side/Rear Yard: 6 feet max. Behind Dwelling (Side): Up to 8 feet. Prohibited Wire: Razor, barbed, electric.
Torrance FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Torrance?
Torrance limits front yard hedges and shrubbery to 4 feet under TMC §92.13.1. Side and rear fences and walls are generally limited to 6 feet. Building permits may be required for taller structures.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Torrance?
Code Section: TMC §92.13.1. Hedge/Shrub Max: 4 feet. Side/Rear Fence: 6 feet (general). Right-of-Way: Encroachment permit needed.
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