Material Restrictions: Glendale vs Long Beach
How do material restrictions rules compare between Glendale, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Glendale and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Glendale prohibits electrically charged fences, barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire, and fiberglass in residential zones per GMC 30.30.010. Wood, masonry, and decorative metal are acceptable. Chain-link allowed only if screened by vegetation.
View full Glendale rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach regulates fence materials under LBMC Title 21 Ch. 21.43. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited in residential zones. Chain link fences require Planning Bureau approval in certain districts.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Glendale | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | Barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire | - |
| Allowed | Wood, masonry, wrought iron | - |
| Chain-Link | Only if screened by vegetation | - |
| Code Section | GMC 30.30.010 | - |
| Barbed Wire | - | Prohibited in residential zones |
| Chain Link | - | Planning approval may be required |
| Code | - | LBMC Ch. 21.43 |
| Materials Review | - | Planning Bureau approval |
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Glendale FAQ
Can I install a chain-link fence in Glendale?
Only if screened from adjacent parcels by vegetation and not visible from the public street. Chain-link is banned in the Fence Overlay Zone.
What materials are banned for fences?
In the Fence Overlay Zone: electrically charged fences, barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire, chain-link, fiberglass, and plain block are prohibited.
Long Beach FAQ
Can I put barbed wire on my fence in Long Beach?
No. Barbed wire, razor wire, and similar materials are prohibited on fences in all zones under LBMC 21.43.030. Decorative wrought iron is an exception.
What fence materials are allowed in Long Beach?
Wood, chain link, wrought iron, concrete, masonry, and brick are all permitted. Wood/chain link/wrought iron fences up to 6'6" and masonry walls up to 4' don't require building permits, though Planning approval is required for all fences.
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