Manhattan Beach, CA · Los Angeles County
Request for Increased Fence Height Agreement (Residential)
Residential property owners use this agreement to request city permission for a fence taller than six feet next to public property.
What this form is
This agreement records the City of Manhattan Beach’s permission for a residential property owner to build a fence taller than six feet adjacent to public property, as specified in attached plans. The agreement states that retaining height cannot exceed six feet and total height cannot exceed eight feet. The project must meet applicable requirements, including obtaining a building permit.
Who needs it
A residential property owner proposing a fence over six feet adjacent to public property uses this agreement to request the city’s permission.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This agreement is signed without a notary; attach the fence plan, and the property owner signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Request for Increased Fence Height Agreement for residential properties.
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Complete The Owner And Property Details
Enter the property address, owner’s name and contact information, and a description of the fence.
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Attach The Fence Plan
Include the fence plan listed in the form’s attachment section.
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Sign And Submit
The property owner signs and dates the agreement. Submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Increased Fence Height Agreement?
- No. This agreement is signed without a notary. Attach the fence plan, and the property owner signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Increased Fence Height Agreement?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachment does the agreement require?
- The form lists a fence plan as an attachment. The agreement covers the fence as specified in those plans.
- What fence height limits does the agreement state?
- It states that the fence may not exceed six feet of retaining height or eight feet of total height.
Need something notarized?
This Request for Increased Fence Height Agreement (Residential) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Manhattan Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.