Fences in high crime districts.
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.52.231.5
in effect21.52.231.5 - Fences in high crime districts.
The following conditions shall apply to fences which exceed three feet (3′) in the front yard of residential lots located in high crime areas:
A. The site shall be located in a "high crime" area (as defined by Section 21.15.1338);
B. The fence shall enclose an existing or proposed multifamily (three (3) or more units) residential structure or any residential use located in a multifamily (R-3 or R-4) zone;
C. The fence shall not exceed six feet six inches (6′6″) in height;
D. The fence design shall be open wrought iron or other metal pickets;
E. The fence shall allow emergency egress;
F. The fence design shall provide visitor, meter reader and emergency personnel access;
G. The front yard shall have approved landscaping;
H. The applicant shall restore any missing street trees; and
I. The fence shall have self-closing, self-locking gates.
(Ord. C-7247 § 34, 1994)
Source: City of Long Beach, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/long_beach/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT21ZO_CH21.52COUS_DIVIISPCOCOADUSPE_21.52.231.5FEHICRDIFetched: 10/28/2026