Height Limits: Long Beach vs West Covina
How do height limits rules compare between Long Beach, CA and West Covina, CA?
Long Beach and West Covina have similar restriction levels.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Front yard fences limited to 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences up to 6 feet 6 inches. LBMC §21.43.020 governs.
View full Long Beach 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 | Long Beach | West Covina |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LBMC §21.43.020 | - |
| Front Yard | 3 feet max (4 ft in special areas) | - |
| Side/Rear | 6 ft 6 in max | - |
| Permit | Required for masonry >4 ft or wrought iron >6.5 ft | - |
| Historic Districts | Certificate of Appropriateness required | - |
| 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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Long Beach FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Long Beach?
Front yard fences limited to 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences up to 6 feet 6 inches. LBMC §21.43.020 governs.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Long Beach?
Code: LBMC §21.43.020. Front Yard: 3 feet max (4 ft in special areas). Side/Rear: 6 ft 6 in max. Permit: Required for masonry >4 ft or wrought iron >6.5 ft.
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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