Lynwood requires a permit from the Planning Division for all new fences in every zoning district, including block walls. Applications must include a plot plan, an elevation plan with materials and dimensions, and a notarized letter from abutting neighbors or a licensed survey.
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25-10-12(E) states that all new fences in all zoning districts, including block walls, require a permit from the Development Services Department, Planning Division. Each application must be made in writing on the approved form with the fee set by council resolution, include a plot plan identifying the fence location, and include an elevation plan describing the materials and all dimensions of the fence and supports. Critically, the application must include a notarized letter from all abutting landowners consenting to the fence location; absent that letter, a survey from a licensed engineer delineating the property lines is required. The Director notifies the applicant of approval or denial, and denials may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
Installing a fence without the required permit is a violation. Denied applicants may appeal to the Planning Commission, which weighs aesthetics, compatibility and design continuity.
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