Best Fence Installation in Pacific Palisades
Aluminum fence, gates and privacy fence for Pacific Palisades homes and rebuilds, planned around Los Angeles height rules, the Coastal Zone and California’s new rules for the space closest to the house. Installed through our licensed installation partners.
Fencing for Pacific Palisades Homes and Rebuilds
Pacific Palisades sits where the Santa Monica Mountains meet the ocean, a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles with canyon streets, coastal bluffs and hillside lots. Since the January 2025 Palisades Fire, much of the community is rebuilding.
For owners rebuilding, the fence is often one of the last pieces of the project, but it is worth planning early. Fire rules now shape what can go near the house, coastal rules can apply on lots near the bluffs, and the city’s height limits still apply. For homes that were spared, many owners are replacing wood fencing next to the house with metal.
We supply aluminum fence, gates and posts from our showroom in Panorama City, and we install through our licensed installation partners. Builders working on Palisades rebuilds can also buy direct.
Pacific Palisades Fence Height Rules
Pacific Palisades follows City of Los Angeles fence rules:
- Front yard: up to 3.5 feet in most residential zones, or 6 feet on A or RA zoned lots.
- Side and rear yards: up to 8 feet on lots at least 40 feet wide outside a hillside area. On hillside-area lots, which covers much of the Palisades, the limit is 6 feet.
- Permits: masonry or concrete walls over 3.5 feet need a building permit.
For rebuilds, the Mayor’s emergency orders allow like-for-like rebuilding up to 110 percent of the previous footprint and height, including supporting work like retaining walls, without separate coastal or environmental review for conforming projects.
Source: LADBS, Heights of Fences in Residential Zones and LA City Planning, Palisades Rebuild FAQs. 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.
Rebuilding After the Palisades Fire
Most of the Palisades is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. If you are rebuilding, the fence next to the house deserves as much thought as the house itself.
California’s new Zone 0 rules cover the first 5 feet around a home in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The state Board of Forestry adopted them in August 2026, and they take effect once the state finishes its final review. As adopted, they say:
- Combustible fences and gates may not be attached to a home.
- Where an existing fence attaches to the house, or comes within a foot of it, the first 5 feet must be noncombustible.
- Once the rules take effect, no new combustible fences or gates are allowed within 5 feet of a home.
Lumina aluminum fence systems are noncombustible, based on the manufacturer’s fire test documentation, which makes them a strong choice for the run closest to the house. Ask us for a copy of the documents. Fire rules are still being finalized, so confirm current requirements with your fire department or building department before you build. Our Zone 0 fence guide has more detail.
Source: Board of Forestry Zone 0 regulation text (August 2026).
What Shapes a Fence in Pacific Palisades
The Coastal Zone
Part of the Palisades is inside the California Coastal Zone. Lots near the coastal bluffs and canyons can have setback rules, and some projects need coastal review. Ask the city how your lot is treated before planning a fence near a bluff.
Palisades Highlands
The Highlands was developed under its own coastal permit, with an urban limit line and open-space lots where no structures are allowed. Make sure your fence stays on the buildable part of the lot.
Hillside and canyon lots
Steep canyon lots need posts set to the grade and panels stepped down the slope, which aluminum handles cleanly. Hillside lots are held to 6 feet on the side and rear.
Ocean views
Many Palisades homes have views toward the ocean. An open aluminum style on the view side and a privacy style along neighbors keeps both.
Working with your builder
On a rebuild, the fence ties into grading, retaining walls and landscaping. We are happy to work with your builder so the fence package arrives when the site is ready.
Fences That Suit the Palisades
Options for rebuilds, hillside lots and view properties.
Aluminum privacy fence
Linea, Ridgeline and Summit for privacy along neighbors and the street. See privacy fence
Open aluminum fence
Hampton’s slim vertical slats keep ocean and canyon views open. See Hampton
Driveway gates
Sliding and double 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 on display in our showroom.
How a Pacific Palisades Fence Project Works
- See the options. Visit the showroom, or have your builder call us at (818) 647-0007.
- Share your property. Send your address, the length of each run, gate openings and a few photos, plus your site plan if you are rebuilding.
- Get a clear package. We put together panels, posts, gates and hardware for your layout, with Pacific Palisades’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 Brentwood, Topanga, Malibu and Santa Monica. Browse all areas we serve, or read how fence installation in Los Angeles works with Lumina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fences in Pacific Palisades?
Yes, we do. We install through our licensed installation partners. We supply the fence, gates and hardware from our Panorama City showroom.
Can I put a wood fence next to my rebuilt home?
California’s Zone 0 rules, adopted in August 2026 and pending final state approval, bar new combustible fences within 5 feet of a home in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Check current rules with the fire department before building.
How tall can a fence be in Pacific Palisades?
City of Los Angeles rules apply: generally 3.5 feet in the front yard, and side and rear fences up to 8 feet on wide flat lots or 6 feet on hillside-area lots, which covers much of the Palisades.
Does my fence need coastal review?
It depends on where your lot is. Part of the Palisades is in the Coastal Zone, and lots near bluffs can have setbacks. Ask the city about your parcel.
Can you work with my rebuild contractor?
Yes. We supply builders directly and can time the fence package to your project.
Do you supply contractors and rebuild builders in Pacific Palisades?
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.
Is your aluminum fencing noncombustible?
Yes. Lumina aluminum fence systems are noncombustible, based on the manufacturer’s fire test documentation. Ask us for a copy. Always confirm current fire rules for your lot with your fire or building department.
Planning a Fence for Your Palisades Home?
Visit the showroom or send your address and a few photos. We will help you choose the right fence for your Pacific Palisades property, and install it through our licensed installation partners.