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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

Some Restrictions

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.

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Torrance, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBurbankTorrance
Front YardOpen design required above 2 feet-
Side/Rear Yard6 feet max-
Behind Dwelling (Side)Up to 8 feet-
Prohibited WireRazor, barbed, electric-
CodeBMC 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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