Permit Requirements: Burbank vs Torrance
How do permit requirements rules compare between Burbank, CA and Torrance, CA?
Burbank and Torrance have similar restriction levels.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Masonry/concrete walls up to 6 ft and other fences up to 7 ft are exempt from building permits. A fence exception permit is required for any fence exceeding standard height limits or other development standards. Applications go through Community Development.
View full Burbank rules →Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County
Building permits are required for walls exceeding 6 feet. Retaining walls over 4 feet from footing to top also require permits.
View full Torrance rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Torrance |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Exempt | Masonry/concrete up to 6 ft; other up to 7 ft | - |
| Exception Permit | Required for exceeding standards | - |
| Code | BMC Title 10, Article 19, Division 11 | - |
| Department | Community Development | - |
| Wall Over 6 ft | - | Permit required |
| Retaining Wall | - | Permit if over 4 ft |
| Seismic D/E/F | - | No wood or interlocking block |
| Code Section | - | TMC 92.13.1(e)(3) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Burbank?
Masonry/concrete walls up to 6 ft and other fences up to 7 ft are exempt from building permits. A fence exception permit is required for any fence exceeding standard height limits or other development standards. Applications go through Community Development.
How much does a fence permit cost in Burbank?
Permit Exempt: Masonry/concrete up to 6 ft; other up to 7 ft. Exception Permit: Required for exceeding standards. Code: BMC Title 10, Article 19, Division 11. Department: Community Development.
Torrance FAQ
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Torrance?
Building permits are required for walls exceeding 6 feet. Retaining walls over 4 feet from footing to top also require permits.
How much does a fence permit cost in Torrance?
Wall Over 6 ft: Permit required. Retaining Wall: Permit if over 4 ft. Seismic D/E/F: No wood or interlocking block. Code Section: TMC 92.13.1(e)(3).
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