Best Fence Installation in Burbank
Aluminum fence, open-design front fences and driveway gates for Burbank homes, planned around Burbank’s own fence rules. Supplied from our nearby showroom and installed through our licensed installation partners.
Fencing for Burbank Homes
Burbank is its own city on the east side of the San Fernando Valley, about twenty minutes from our showroom. Most of it is a flat grid of single-family homes, with hillside neighborhoods in the Verdugo Mountains and the equestrian Rancho neighborhood near Griffith Park.
Burbank’s fence code is more specific than most. Front yards have a height limit, and anything above 3 feet must be at least half open, which rules out a solid front fence but suits a picket-style aluminum fence perfectly. All walls and fences go through the city’s planning review first.
Behind the front setback, Burbank allows tall fences, so many owners pair an open front fence with a full-privacy fence along the side and rear.
Burbank Fence Height Rules
Burbank sets its own fence rules in its municipal code (Section 10-1-603). For single-family R-1 and R-1-H zones:
- Front and street-side setback: up to 4 feet, and any part above 3 feet must be open design, at least 50 percent open.
- Outside those setbacks: up to 8 feet.
- Rear part of a street-facing side yard: up to 6 feet in many cases.
- On front-yard retaining walls: fences up to 3 feet, open design.
- Corner cut-off areas: 3 feet maximum, for visibility.
The city asks that walls, fences and hedges be reviewed by Planning before construction.
Source: City of Burbank, Wall and Fence Submittal Checklist and Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-603. Rules change and individual lots can have special conditions, so confirm with the city before you order. We are glad to help you plan around them.
What Shapes a Fence in Burbank
Open-design front fences
Burbank’s 50 percent open rule above 3 feet is where aluminum shines. Vertical picket styles like Hampton, or spaced horizontal slats, can meet it while still looking modern and secure.
The Rancho neighborhood
The Rancho is Burbank’s horse-keeping district, and the city is preparing a specific plan to protect its equestrian character. Standard fence heights apply today, but check whether new rules are in place before you build.
Verdugo hillside homes
Homes in the Verdugo foothills deal with slopes and are partly in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. See our Zone 0 fence guide for the area closest to the home.
Tall privacy at the back
With 8 feet allowed outside the setbacks, a tall, fully closed aluminum fence gives real privacy from neighbors on Burbank’s flat lots.
Planning review first
Because Burbank reviews walls and fences, it helps to have a clear plan with heights, materials and a site sketch. We can provide product specs and photos for your submittal.
Corner lots
Corner lots have visibility cut-off areas near the intersection, limited to 3 feet. Plan the corner of the fence around them.
Older homes and mid-century streets
Much of Burbank’s housing dates from the 1920s through the 1950s, from Spanish-style bungalows to postwar ranch homes. A black aluminum picket fence suits those homes without looking out of place, and it replaces tired wood or chain link with something that will not need painting.
Neighbors and shared lines
On Burbank’s flat, close-set lots, fences are usually shared. Aluminum panels look finished from both sides, which makes the conversation with neighbors easier.
Fences That Suit Burbank
Choices that work with Burbank’s open-design and height rules.
Hampton aluminum fence
Vertical 2 inch slats with open spacing, ideal for open-design front fences. See Hampton
Aluminum privacy fence
Fully closed panels for side and rear yards, up to the height allowed. See privacy fence
Driveway gates
Sliding and swing gates that match the fence. See gates
Our Fences in Person and on Real Homes
Real projects from our other areas, and the same fences in our showroom.
How a Burbank Fence Project Works
- See the options. Visit the showroom to compare open-design and privacy styles, or call (818) 647-0007.
- Share your property. Send your address, the length of each run, gate openings and a few photos, including a rough sketch with the front setback.
- Get a clear package. We put together panels, posts, gates and hardware for your layout, with Burbank’s rules for your lot in mind.
- Installation. Yes, we do install. We install through our licensed installation partners, or we can supply your own contractor.
Nearby Areas
We also work in Glendale, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake and Sun Valley. Browse all areas we serve, or read how fence installation in Los Angeles works with Lumina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fences in Burbank?
Yes, we do. We install through our licensed installation partners. We supply the fence, gates and hardware from our showroom in Panorama City.
How tall can a front fence be in Burbank?
In single-family zones, front and street-side setback fences can be up to 4 feet, and anything above 3 feet must be at least 50 percent open. Confirm with Burbank Planning.
How tall can a backyard fence be in Burbank?
Outside the front and street-side setbacks, Burbank generally allows fences up to 8 feet in single-family zones.
Do I need city approval for a fence in Burbank?
Burbank asks that walls, fences and hedges be reviewed by Planning before construction. We can provide product specs and photos for your submittal.
What fence meets the open-design rule?
Vertical picket styles like Hampton, or horizontal slats with open spacing, can meet the 50 percent open rule above 3 feet.
Do you supply contractors working in Burbank?
Yes. Contractors and builders buy aluminum fence, gates and posts from us for their own projects. Call (818) 647-0007 or see our wholesale page.
Can I see the fences before I decide?
Yes. Visit our showroom at 14600 Arminta St, Panorama City, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, or Sunday 10 am to 4 pm by appointment.
Can I have a solid privacy fence in my Burbank front yard?
Not above 3 feet. In the front and street-side setback, any part of the fence above 3 feet must be at least half open. Save the solid privacy fence for the side and rear yards, where up to 8 feet is generally allowed.
Planning a Fence in Burbank?
Visit the showroom or send your address and a few photos. We will help you choose the right fence for your Burbank property, and install it through our licensed installation partners.