Pasadena allows residential fences up to 7 feet maximum under Sec. 9-3(1). Fences in front of the building setback line are limited to 4 feet and must be chain link, wrought iron, or white picket only. Commercial fences up to 9 feet; over 7 feet requires engineered drawings for 90 MPH wind loads.
Sec. 9-3 of the Pasadena Code establishes fence height limits. Residential maximum is 7 feet unless deed restrictions are more restrictive. Any fence forward of the front building setback line must be chain link, wrought iron, or white picket only and cannot exceed 4 feet in height. Commercial maximum is 9 feet excluding razor wire on security fences. Fences or walls exceeding 7 feet require an original drawing sealed by a professional engineer designed for 90 MPH wind loads. Multifamily dwellings must be enclosed with fences at least 7 feet high (8 feet if abutting a residential subdivision, and must be opaque). Electric fences are prohibited citywide under Sec. 9-5. Fences cannot be built on or in drainage easements per Sec. 9-6.
Non-compliant fence: citation. Fence permit required for construction.
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