Torrance limits front yard hedges and shrubbery to 4 feet under TMC §92.13.1. Side and rear fences and walls are generally limited to 6 feet. Building permits may be required for taller structures.
Under TMC §92.13.1, bushes and shrubbery cannot exceed 4 feet in height. Based on code enforcement records, walls and fences in side and rear yards are generally limited to 6 feet. Front yard visibility must be maintained to avoid hazardous obstructions near driveways and intersections. Existing walls or fences encroaching into the right-of-way may require an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division. Appeals of Planning Director decisions go to the Planning Commission under §92.30.11 and to the City Council under Article 5 of Chapter 1, Division 1.
Fences or hedges exceeding height limits may result in code enforcement citations and orders to trim or remove. Contact Environmental Division at (310) 618-5929.
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