Beverly Hills · Building on your lot
Building on your lot in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills sets fence, wall and hedge limits that differ by area of the city and by yard. The city also limits accessory building height and lists uses not allowed as home businesses in residential zones.
Key points
- Fences: Beverly Hills fence limits differ by area of the city; a permit is needed for any front-yard fence and any fence over 6 feet.
- Accessory buildings: Beverly Hills limits accessory buildings to 14 feet, except as a permit allows; south of Santa Monica Boulevard, also to 500 square feet.
- Home business: In residential zones, Beverly Hills does not allow home businesses such as vehicle repair, restaurants, transient lodging or manufacturing, with listed exceptions.
Each rule below is marked Beverly Hills code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Fences and walls
Beverly Hills code Beverly Hills fence limits differ by area of the city; a permit is needed for any front-yard fence and any fence over 6 feet.
All 21 Beverly Hills rules on fences and walls, with the code text →
Sheds, garages and other accessory structures
Beverly Hills code Beverly Hills limits accessory buildings to 14 feet, except as a permit allows; south of Santa Monica Boulevard, also to 500 square feet.
All 8 Beverly Hills rules on sheds, garages and other accessory structures, with the code text →
Running a business from home
Beverly Hills code In residential zones, Beverly Hills does not allow home businesses such as vehicle repair, restaurants, transient lodging or manufacturing, with listed exceptions.
All 11 Beverly Hills rules on running a business from home, with the code text →
Lot splits under SB 9
Beverly Hills code Each new lot must be between 48% and 52% of the original lot area. Each new lot must be at least 1,200 square feet.
All 11 Beverly Hills rules on lot splits under SB 9, with the code text →
RV and boat parking
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Solar panels and EV chargers
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Tree removal
Beverly Hills code Yes, a tree removal permit is required. Yes, but the permit may be obtained after removal.
All 6 Beverly Hills rules on tree removal, with the code text →
Building on a hillside
Beverly Hills code At most 26 feet. Up to 30 feet.
All 8 Beverly Hills rules on building on a hillside, with the code text →
Noise and construction hours
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Garage and yard sales
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Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Affordable units in new housing (inclusionary)
Beverly Hills code Projects with a city development agreement, or otherwise exempt under state law, need not provide inclusionary units. $58 per square foot of development in the building.
All 12 Beverly Hills rules on affordable units in new housing (inclusionary), with the code text →
Group homes and residential care
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Home alarm permits and false alarms
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Signs on homes
| For-sale and open-house signs |
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Historic homes
Beverly Hills code The property must be at least 45 years old, or a property of extraordinary significance. A certificate of appropriateness (or economic hardship) is required before altering, restoring, relocating or changing exterior appearance.
All 7 Beverly Hills rules on historic homes, with the code text →
Other Beverly Hills rules on this
Beverly Hills's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Animals you may keep at home (§ 5-2-101)
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Frequently asked questions
Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: Vehicles over 21 feet long, or rated over 3/4 ton load capacity, may not park. (Streets in residential zones that the director designates and signs.) (§ 7-3-123).
Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: Expedited nondiscretionary building permit; apply in person, by mail or electronically. (Electric vehicle charging stations at any site in the city.) (§ 9-1-120).
What are the noise rules and construction hours in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Work needing a city permit; workers may not enter the site before 8:00 a.m.; an after-hours construction permit may allow other times; emergencies exempt.) (§ 5-1-205); No work on Sundays or listed holidays; no Saturday work in or within 500 feet of a residential zone. (Work needing a city permit; the 12 listed holidays; unless an after-hours construction permit is issued; emergency work is not restricted.) (§ 5-1-205).
What are the garage sale rules in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: A permit is required; the fee is $25 or as set by city council resolution. (§ 4-4-502).
Can I run a family child care home in Beverly Hills?
California law sets this for every city, including Beverly Hills: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
Where are group homes and residential care homes allowed in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: Zoning clearance required for a large community residential care facility. (Establishment of a large community residential care facility.) (§ 10-3-1278).
Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: The service charge and late fee are set by city council resolution. (Each subscriber, for false alarms in a calendar year. Charge due within 30 days of notice; late fee if unpaid after 30 days.) (§ 4-4-109).
What signs may I put up at my home in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills's code: Up to 150 square inches, including all riders. One face only. (§ 10-4-402).
General information, not legal advice.
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