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Do I need a permit for a fence in Long Beach, CA?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a fence in Long Beach, CA (for example: Over limits: permit).

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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No building permit for wood, vinyl, chain link or wrought iron fences up to 6 ft 6 in, or masonry fences up to 4 ft. Taller fences need one.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Long Beach Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/permit-center/do-i-need-a-permit/

Where to apply

City of Long Beach Development Services Permit Center (LBCD online)

Permitting authority: City of Long Beach Development Services, Building and Safety Bureau. Exempt work must still meet Long Beach zoning rules (height, setbacks, coverage). See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, or similar fences up to 6 feet and six 6 inches in height.”

Source: https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/permit-center/do-i-need-a-permit/

“b) Fence/walls constructed of wood, chain link, wrought iron, and other similar materials measuring six feet six inches (6'6") or less in height, or concrete, masonry, brick, or other similar materials measuring four feet (4') or less in height.”

Source: https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/faq/permits/

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