The intent of this chapter is to regulate fences, hedges, and walls to protect the users of the streets and highways, and to avoid adverse effects on adjacent property values and living conditions.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

Fences, hedges, and walls and other ornamental landscaping located within the clear vision triangle in any zone shall not exceed three feet in height above the top of curb or top of the nearest pavement surface where there is no curb within the triangle formed by a line drawn between points 25 feet from the intersecting street lines. Fences, hedges and walls and other ornamental landscaping shall not violate chapter 18.27 of this Code, relating to visibility at public intersections.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

A.

Within front and exterior side yard setbacks. No fence shall exceed three feet in height for solid fencing, or four feet in height for wrought iron, chain-link or picket fencing that is see-through, except as specified in the provisions set forth in the C-3, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts.

B.

Remaining yard area. No fence shall exceed seven feet in height from the highest elevation from the ground as long as the overall height of the fence does not exceed eight feet measured from the lowest elevation on the neighboring property immediately adjacent to the fence, unless notification is given to the adjacent property owners and approval is granted by the Planning Commission.

C.

Fences (other). Fences may exceed the height limits as listed above where approved by the Planning Commission, and as required mitigation to address environmental issues or specifically permitted by ordinance.

D.

Setbacks. All fence placement shall be measured from the property line.

E.

Public rights-of-way. Fences may be permitted within public rights way, in residential zones but prior to placement, an owner shall obtain the necessary encroachment permit from the City.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)

A.

All doors and gates in any fence, hedge or wall shall open inwardly if located within two feet of a street or public walk.

B.

All fences, hedges, and walls surrounding property on which a swimming pool is located shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates or doors so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties.

(Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)