Fence materials in unincorporated LA County are regulated under Title 22. Standard fencing materials (wood, masonry, chain link, wrought iron) are permitted. Barbed wire is restricted in residential zones. In coastal areas, slopes with retaining walls must be landscaped with native species.
Fence materials in unincorporated LA County are regulated under Title 22 zoning code. Standard permitted materials include wood, wrought iron, chain link, concrete block, and vinyl. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones but allowed in agricultural and industrial zones under Title 22. Razor wire is prohibited in residential and commercial zones. Electric fences in residential areas are generally prohibited. HOAs may impose additional material restrictions beyond county code. Living fences (hedges) are treated as landscaping rather than structures for setback purposes.
Installing prohibited fence materials (barbed wire in residential zones, razor wire) is a zoning violation under Title 22. Code enforcement issues a notice of violation with 30 days to correct. Failure to remove prohibited materials results in administrative fines of $100 per day. Repeated violations may result in the county removing the fence at the owner's expense.
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