Inglewood Height Limits Rules (2026): What You Need to Know
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The Short Version
Inglewood restricts fence heights by location: maximum 4 feet in front yards (5 feet if ornamental metal open-work), and maximum 8 feet in rear and side yards behind the front building line. Commercial zones limit fences to 6 feet within 20 feet of a public street. Hedges have separate height limits.
Full Breakdown
Inglewood's fence height regulations under Chapter 12, Article 24 vary by location on the property and zoning district. In residential front yards and street side yards of reversed corner lots, fences may not exceed 4 feet in height. Any portion exceeding 2 feet above grade must be open-work construction. However, the height may be increased to 5 feet maximum if the open-work portion is ornamental metal only.
In rear yards and side yards behind the front building line, fences may reach a maximum of 8 feet, as measured on the side with the higher natural grade. Retaining wall height counts toward the overall allowed fence height, though an open-work guard rail up to 42 inches may be added above a retaining wall.
For commercial and nonresidential zones, fences may not exceed 6 feet if located within 20 feet of a public street, and chain-link or other wire material is prohibited in that area. Hedges follow separate rules: maximum 4 feet in front yards and street side yards, and maximum 20 feet in rear and side yard setbacks. No fence in any residential zone may incorporate barbed wire or protruding objects, and razor wire is banned in all zones.
What Happens If You Violate This?
It is unlawful to construct, install, or maintain any fence not in conformance with all applicable provisions of Chapters 11 and 12 of the Code. Violations are subject to code enforcement action, fines, and mandatory removal or modification of non-compliant fences.
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