13.020 Location and Height of Fencing.
The location and height of fencing and walls is determined by the setback for the zoning district in which the property is located (Tables 4.6 through 4.13). The permitted height and location of fencing and walls shall be as indicated in Table 13.1 subject to the required setback of the applicable zoning district.
Table 13.1
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Location of Fence or Wall |
Maximum Height |
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Within required front setback or on the front property line |
42 inches 8 ft. Minor decorative entry treatments (e.g. arbor, trellis, etc.) |
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Within required street side setback1 or on the street side property line |
42 inches |
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Within required interior side or rear setback2 |
2 ft of additional screening at least 50% open |
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Outside of a required setback |
6 ft solid or open fencing 2 ft of additional screening at least 50% open |
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Within 15 feet of a front property line |
42 inches |
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Within 5 feet of a street side property line |
42 inches |
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15 feet or more to the rear of a front property line |
6 ft solid or open fencing 2 ft of additional screening at least 50% open |
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5 feet or more from a street side property line |
6 ft solid or open fencing 2 ft of additional screening at least 50% open |
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At intersections of alleys, streets and driveways within the sight visibility triangle3 |
42 inches |
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Floodway |
Walls and fences are not permitted in the floodway |
1.As prescribed in Section 13.025(B).
2.As prescribed in Section 13.025(C).
3.On a corner lot, the site visibility triangle is determined by the triangular area formed by the curb lines and their projection and a line connecting them at points 35 feet from the intersection of the projected curb lines (See Figure 13.1). For driveways, the site visibility triangle is determined by the triangular area formed as shown in Figure 13.1. For driveways, the measurement is taken from the back of the sidewalk, or where there is no sidewalk as determined by the Director.
Figure 13.1 – Fence Location Exhibit
