Front yard fences limited to 3 feet. Side and rear yard fences up to 6 feet 6 inches. LBMC §21.43.020 governs.
LBMC §21.43 (Table 43-1) establishes fence height limits: 3 feet in front yard setbacks, 6 feet 6 inches in side and rear yards. In designated 'special fence height areas' the front yard limit may be raised to 4 feet. Fences in high-crime areas may exceed 3 feet in front with an administrative use permit. Fences and walls in historic districts require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Fences exceeding height limits without approval are code enforcement violations. The City requires removal or modification to comply with zoning standards. Contact Long Beach Development Permit Center at (562) 570-5223 for variance inquiries.
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