Fence, Wall, and Landscaping Standards

Community Meetings to Discuss Possible Changes to Standards
The City of Burbank hosted two community meetings on May 7 and May 15, 2008 to discuss possible changes to the standards for fences, walls, and landscaping in residential zones.  These possible changes are based upon the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force.  The Planning Board and City Council will hold public hearings to consider the proposed standards in July and August.

» May community meeting notice
» synopsis of final Task Force recommendations to be discussed at meetings

For further information about the meetings and the fence, wall, and landscaping standards, please contact Tracy Steinkruger at (818) 238-5250 or tsteinkruger@ci.burbank.ca.us.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Meetings

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Fences, Walls, and Landscaping has completed its review of the interim fence, wall, and landscaping standards.  On March 18, 2008, the recommendations were presented to the City Council at a study session.

Documents from Task Force Meetings:

January 30, 2008

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of final Task Force recommendations

October 17, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations

October 3, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations

September 5, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: multiple family residential zones
» presentation: corner cutoff requirements
» presentation: permitting and enforcement

August 1, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: standards in unique neighborhoods (revised)

July 11, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: hedges and vegetation (revised)
» presentation: standards in unique neighborhoods

June 6, 2007
Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

» meeting notice
» meting agenda
» agenda cover letter

May 2, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» table comparing Task Force recommendations to existing fence standards
» presentation: standalone ornamentation (revised)
» presentation: arbors and pergolas (revised)
» presentation: hedges and vegetation

April 4, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: standalone ornamentation
» presentation: arbors and pergolas

March 7, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: fence and wall height measurement
» presentation: fence and wall ornamentation

February 7, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: retaining walls

January 3, 2007

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: reverse corner lots
» presentation: fences and walls in interior side and rear yards
 

December 6, 2006

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: fences and walls in street-facing side yards

November 1, 2006

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» agenda cover letter
» meeting minutes
» synopsis of Task Force recommendations
» presentation: history of fence standards
» presentation: tour of fences and walls in Burbank
» presentation: fence and wall materials
» presentation: fences and walls in front yards

October 4, 2006

» meeting notice
» meeting agenda
» meeting minutes
» agenda packet materials (file 1 of 3)
» agenda packet materials (file 2 of 3)
» agenda packet materials (file 3 of 3)
» listing of Task Force members and City staff

Interim Fence Standards Information and Documents

In February 2006, the Burbank City Council adopted interim standards for fences, walls, and landscaping in residential zones. The ordinance included increasing the allowable height of fences and walls within front and street side yards and increasing the allowable height of hedges in all yards. The ordinance also created new discretionary permit processes to allow for exceptions to the standards when appropriate, and a tiered enforcement program to allow abeyance of enforcement actions for certain non-conforming fences.

After adoption, the City Council appointed a Blue Ribbon Task Force to examine how the standards and related processes are working in practice and seek community input on any desired changes to the standards. The City Council would consider the recommendations of the Task Force and decide what changes to make and whether to adopt the interim standards as permanent.

» view the ordinance adopted by the Council including the full text of the interim fence standards
» view a summary of the standards adopted by the Council
» application for minor and major fence exception permits