Residential / commercial scope
Both
Masonry or concrete fences over 3 1/2 feet (1067 mm) high require a permit, while masonry or concrete fences of or under 3 1/2 feet do not. Other fences not over 10 feet are exempt from obtaining a building permit per LABC 106.2 Exception 12.
Category
Outdoor
Plans required?
Sometimes
Where to go
PermitLA
Over-the-counter?
Sometimes - masonry/concrete fences over 3 1/2 ft (1067 mm) may be same-day if Zoning-compliant and under 6 ft per the 6" CMU wall detail
Likely clearances
Zoning
Residential vs commercial
A fence within the exempt height limits often needs no permit. Masonry or concrete fences over 3 1/2 feet need a permit; commercial frontages may add zoning and corner-visibility review - confirm when you apply.
Search keywords
fence, gate, wall, block wall, masonry, boundary, garden wall, pool barrier, pool fence, safety barrier
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