Allentown City Zoning Code
§ 28-10.10.4
Fences.
[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
Fences placed, erected, constructed or planted in the Borough shall conform to the following standards and specifications:
a.
Fence.
1.
No fence shall exceed six feet in height.
2.
Only fences meeting the following conditions may extend closer to the street than the front line of a building on a particular lot:
(a)
The fence must not exceed 30 inches in height;
(b)
The fence must be constructed of wood or a substitute material which gives the appearance of a wooden fence, either painted or natural;
(c)
The fence must be of an open design with at least 40% open space between pickets or rails. Lattice or woven fences shall be considered a closed design and are not permitted in the required front yard.
(d)
All other general conditions for fences must be met.
3.
The finished side of a fence shall face out from the property owner erecting that fence.
4.
There shall be no barbed wire or any sharp protrusions in, above, about or on the sides of any fence.
5.
A fence shall only be placed on the property owned by the person erecting that fence, unless a written mutual agreement is made by both adjoining property owners involved, allowing the fence to be placed on the property line between the two adjoining properties.
6.
No fence shall be erected where it creates a traffic vision barrier.
7.
A fence must be of a color and durable material that is harmonious with the environment of the area where it is located.
8.
A fence shall be maintained in good condition by the owner of the fence.
b.
Living Fence.
1.
Living fences shall be planted at least three feet from the property line, except that they may be planted on the property line with the written consent of both of the property owners involved.
2.
Living fences shall be kept reasonably neat and trimmed within the property line.
3.
Living fences shall be subject to the same regulations for fences as set forth in paragraph a.
4.
Living fences shall be of evergreen or deciduous species and will not have thorns, barbs or sharp protrusions.
c.
Additional Standards.
1.
No fence or living fence shall have any material or any growth on the ground level in such a manner as to be conducive to the harborage of rodents.
2.
Any tennis court or basketball court shall be fenced by a fence not exceeding 10 feet in height and shall be of a material that permits for at least 80% of the fence to be open area.