The Hollywoodland Specific Plan

In 1987 The HHA developed the Hollywoodland Specific Plan(#168, 121) to protect Hollywoodland from excessive and inappropriately scaled development and to foster the neighborhood’s historic character, fabric, and relationship to the park. 

The Specific Plan addresses fences, walls, room additions, and new house construction. If you plan to make changes to your property, contact the LA City Planning Department.

ABOUT FENCES

 Los Angeles Municipal Code § 12.22 C.20(f)

FRONT YARD FENCES

• In most residential areas, fences, hedges, and trees are limited to 3.5 feet in height in the front yard.

  SIDE YARDS, REAR YARDS, AND OTHER SPACES

• Fence height is generally limited to 6 feet or 8 feet, depending on the property’s zoning, lot width, and hillside location.

• 8-foot maximum: R-zoned property where the lot is 40 feet wide or greater and is not located in a hillside area.

• 6-foot maximum: R-zoned property where the lot is less than 40 feet wide.

• 6-foot maximum: R-zoned property located in a hillside area.

• Fence and wall height is measured from the adjacent natural ground level.

  HOLLYWOODLAND-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• The Hollywoodland Specific Plan discourages chain-link fences in front yards.

• Fences may not be attached to historic granite stairs or walls, including the curb cap.

  DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

• The all-volunteer Design Review Board meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., when projects are pending for review.

• Meetings are held at the Hollywoodland Real Estate Office | 2700 North Beachwood Drive.

  NOTICE TO REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS AND PROPERTY OWNERS

• Real estate agents, brokers, sellers, and buyers of property in Hollywoodland must disclose and comply with the requirements of the Hollywoodland Specific Plan and the historic designation protecting the granite walls and stairs, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 535