Inglewood Permit Requirements Rules (2026): What You Need to Know
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The Short Version
Inglewood requires a fence permit for any wall or fence exceeding 4 feet in height. Fences between 4 and 6 feet require a fence permit but not a building permit. Fences over 6 feet require both a fence permit and a building permit. Plans showing location, height, materials, and design must be submitted.
Full Breakdown
Under Inglewood's fence regulations in Chapter 12, Article 24, a fence permit is required before constructing or installing any wall or fence exceeding 4 feet in height. Plans submitted for a fence permit must include a site plan showing the proposed location and height, as well as additional information describing the material and design of the wall or fence.
Fences 4 feet or shorter are exempt from the fence permit requirement. Fences between 4 and 6 feet in height need only a fence permit, not a building permit. Fences exceeding 6 feet in height require both a fence permit and a building permit. This tiered permitting system ensures that taller structures meet both zoning and structural safety requirements.
Temporary chain-link fences, wood fences, or safety barricades installed around a construction site with a valid building permit or around a potential safety hazard are exempt from the height and permit regulations, provided they are removed upon completion. Permits are processed through the Planning Division at One W. Manchester Boulevard, 4th Floor, Inglewood, CA 90301.
What Happens If You Violate This?
Constructing a fence without the required permit(s) is unlawful and subject to code enforcement action, including fines, stop-work orders, and mandatory retroactive permitting or removal of non-compliant structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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