All Fences and Walls in the City, whether constructed or of natural growth Shall be composed of the Following Materials:

A.

Masonry Walls or similar type Material;

B.

Evergreen shrubs closely spaced and maintained;

C.

Ornamental iron, or similar type Material;

D.

Wooden fencing, if of adequate aesthetic and structural quality and durability;

E.

Other Materials Approved by the Committee, after giving consideration to appearance, structural quality and durability.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

A.

The height of any Screening Shall be measured at Sidewalk Grade for Street-abutting Property lines, and at the highest Elevation of adjacent finished Grade for interior Property lines.

B.

Nothing in this section Shall be deemed to set aside or reduce the requirements established for security fencing by Local, state or Federal Law.

C.

No Fence Shall be Permitted in the public Right-of-Way.

D.

No Wall or Fence Shall be Permitted where said Wall or Fence will impede the City Electric Department meter reader to physically reach the meter and be able to read from a straight forward position within six inches from the meter face.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

The height of fences, hedges and walls within the side and rear setback areas in all residential zones shall not exceed six feet. The height within the front setback areas shall not exceed five feet for an ornamental iron fence, hedge or any fence with openings, and three feet for a masonry wall or any fence without openings. No fence, hedge, wall or visual obstruction shall be permitted within a corner cutoff area.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. O-12-18, § 32, 12-18-2018)

A.

The height of Fences, Hedges and Walls shall not exceed eight feet in the I-P, M-1, and M-2 zones, and six feet on all other nonresidential zones.

B.

Parking areas shall be provided with screening from other properties and public right-of-ways with a solid fence, hedge, berm, or wall with a height no less than three feet.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. O-12-18, § 33, 12-18-2018)

As provided in Section 18.38.010 E., the placement of chain link fencing in all residential and Nonresidential Zones within the City may be Approved by the Director, after giving consideration to appearance, structural quality and durability.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. O-03-14, § 5, 3-4-2014; Ord. No. O-12-18, § 34, 12-18-2018)

A.

A Fence or Wall or other solid Structure so designed as not to present a ladder effect, not less than five feet in height Shall be maintained on the Lot or Premises upon which is situated a Swimming Pool, portable or aboveground-type pool or other open area of water including reservoirs, stumps and irrigation ditches where the water level is higher than eighteen inches.

B.

Such Fence or Structure Shall completely surround such pool or area and all Gates or doors opening through such Enclosures Shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices designed to keep such opening securely closed at all times when not in actual Use.

C.

A wrought iron Fence with a minimum Bar thickness of five-eighths of an inch Shall be required for all public or semipublic pools.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

No Fence shall be charged in any way with electricity or contain in whole or part barbed wire or sharp prongs or edges except as provided herein.

A.

Electric Fences.

1.

Permit Required. No electric fence shall be installed or used unless a Fence Permit has been applied for and obtained from the Development Services Department.

2.

Type of Electric Fences Allowed. The construction and use of Electric fences shall be allowed in the City only as provided in this section and subject to the following standards:

a.

Unless otherwise specified herein, electric fences shall be constructed or installed in conformance with the specifications set forth in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60335-2-76.

b.

Electrification:

(1)

The energizer for electric fences must be driven by a commercial storage battery not to exceed twelve volts DC.

(2)

The electric charge produced by the fence contact shall not exceed characteristics set forth in paragraph 22.108 of IEC Standard No. 60335-2-76.

3.

Conditions for Installation.

a.

Perimeter Fence or Wall: No electric fence shall be installed or used unless it is completely surrounded by a non-electrical fence or wall that is not less than six feet high with a distance of 3 to 12 inches between the fences/walls for safety access.

b.

Location:

(1)

Electric fences shall be permitted in the M-1 (Light Industrial) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zones of the Colton Zoning Code with administrative approval of a Fence Permit and only at locations approved by the Development Services Department.

(2)

Electric Fences may be permitted in the I-P (Industrial Park) Zone with Conditional Use Permit approval of a Fence Permit and only at locations approved by the Development Services Department for the following uses as listed in Section 18.06.060, Table G:

•

Assembly Uses

•

Automobile Rental and Repair

•

Automobile Servicing

•

Communication Services

•

Construction Sales/Service

•

Manufacturing Custom and Light

•

Repair Services

•

Retail Sales—Outdoor

•

Transportation Facilities—Public

•

Truck Rental

•

Utility Distribution Facilities

•

Warehousing

(3)

Electric fences may be permitted in the C-2 (General Commercial) Zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit, for the following uses:

•

Automobile Repair*

•

Automobile Storage and Parking*

•

Construction Sales/Services

•

Recycling Facilities—Large Collection

•

Retail Sales—Outdoors

•

Truck Rental*

•

Utility Operations Facilities

*

Not permitted in C-2—Downtown Overlay Zone

(4)

Electric fences shall not be permitted within fifty feet of a property with a residential zone or use, a school site, or a park site.

c.

Height: Electric fences shall be limited to a height of ten feet.

d.

Warning Signs: Electric Fences shall be clearly identified with warning signs prepared in English and Spanish that read: "Warning-Electric Fence" at intervals of not less than thirty feet.

e.

"Knox Box": A "Knox Box Electrical Shunt Switch" and a "Knox Box" or other similar approved device shall be installed for emergency access of Police and Fire Departments.

4.

Indemnification. All applicants issued permits to install or use an electric fence as provided in this Chapter shall agree, as a condition of permit issuance, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Colton and its agents, officers, consultants, independent contractors and employees from any and all claims, actions or proceedings arising out of any personal injury, including death, or property damage caused by the electric fence.

5.

Emergency Access. In the event that access by the City of Colton Fire Department and/or Police Department personnel to a property where a permitted electric fence has been installed and is operating is required due to an emergency or urgent circumstances, and the Knox Box or other similar approved device referred to in this Chapter is absent or non-functional, and an owner, manager, employee, custodian or any other person with control over the property is not present to disable the electric fence, the fire or police personnel shall be authorized to disable the electric fence in order to gain access to the property.

B.

Barbed wire Fences or Fences with sharp prongs May be placed on grazing land or along section lines.

C.

Barbed wire or sharp prongs May be placed atop a Fence which protects a storage or public Utility Yard.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. O-09-17, § 4, 11-21-2017; Ord. No. O-10-20, § 4, 9-15-2020; Ord. No. O-09-21, § 4, 9-7-2021)

Retaining Walls with a height not exceeding three feet when located within a front yard and eight feet elsewhere may be permitted through review and approval by the Planning Division and proper Permit processing. The review may create conditions as to the location, Materials, design and color of said Walls. The design of proposed retaining Walls with a height exceeding eight feet Shall be made to create a ladder effect of two off-set retaining Walls, with a width not less than one foot between the two Walls, designed for the planting of shrubs and/or vines.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. O-12-18, § 35, 12-18-2018)

All Fences Shall be kept in a state of repair so as not to be Hazardous or dangerous and those Used to protect the general public Shall be maintained so as to be sufficient and adequate for that purpose. All Fences Shall be neatly maintained so as not to be unsightly.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

A.

The Community Development Department is specifically charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

B.

Any Person erecting or constructing any Wall or Fence within the City Shall obtain a Fence Permit and, where applicable, a Building Permit from the Department prior to said construction or erection.

C.

All concrete Block Walls over four feet high Shall be built per City Standards or of Approved design to be Approved and submitted by a California State-Registered Engineer or Architect.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. O-12-18, § 36, 12-18-2018)

Any Person violating any provisions of this chapter Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof Shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not longer than six Months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 0-14-92 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1992)