Planting boxes or masonry planters;

Guard railings for safety protection around ramps;

Trees, plants, bushes, shrubs, and fencing otherwise meeting the requirements of this Code. Hedges used for the purpose of perimeter fencing shall be classified as fences.

Swimming pools and swimming pool appurtenances may be located, constructed, and maintained in any required side and/or rear yard setback areas in residential zones and in accordance with the building code. Appurtenances shall consist of diving board, slides, filters, and heaters. If such appurtenances are enclosed, the structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Heater vents shall terminate in accordance with the Plumbing Code. If heater and/or filter and any such enclosures are located in the side yard, or within three (3) feet of the rear property line, the side and rear perimeter walls shall be of one-hour fire resistive construction or more.

Water heaters, chimneys and other similar devices are permitted to project into the required side and rear yard setback areas provided a minimum clearance of thirty inches (30") is maintained at all times.

Carports located in the rear fifty percent (50%) of the lot are permitted to project into the required side and rear yard setback areas up to the property line, provided the structure meets the requirements of the Building Code and Fire Code for material, type and setbacks, and provided the supports for the carport do not encroach into the adjacent property or the required driveway turning radius necessary for access to the carport.

Porte-cochere structures may be erected, constructed, or placed in the side yard setback area over an existing driveway to provide shelter for persons getting out of a vehicle subject to the following regulations:

Front Yard ADU. An attached or detached ADU may project into the front yard in accordance with state law and subsection 9320. K. of this code and provided 1) it maintains a minimum (4) foot side yard and a minimum (4) foot front yard setback and 2) provided the roof line of the ADU, if attached, shall conform to the existing roof design of the structure to which it is attached and not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, unless increased no more than an additional two (2) feet to align the roof pitch to the existing primary residence. In the instance of a detached ADU, the roof shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height. Such an ADU is allowed notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 9383 et seq., relating to other limitations on projections that may conflict with such a front yard ADU.

Rear and Side Yard Setback Areas. In any residential zone, any wall, fence, or hedge shall not be more than seven feet six inches (7' 6") in height, unless otherwise approved by the Development Review Board (DRB) and when located within the required rear yard setback area or that portion of any side yard setback area that is not adjacent to any portion of the required front yard setback area.

Front Yard and Side Yard Setback Areas Adjacent to Front Yards. In any residential zone, a wall, fence, or hedge when located within the required front yard setback area or within any side yard setback area adjacent to any portion of the front yard setback area shall not exceed an overall height of forty-two inches (42"), unless otherwise approved by the DRB.

Measurement. The height of fences, walls and hedges shall be measured from the finished grade, on either side thereof, at each point along the base of such a fence, wall, or hedge. The finished grade may be raised by a retaining wall or berm and then such a fence, wall or hedge may be placed on the top of such a modified finished grade and set back a minimum of six inches from the transitional edge of such a raised finished grade.

Wall/Fence Extension. A "wall/fence extension" is an addition on top of an existing fence or block wall and that is constructed of a different material than the original fence or wall that is installed to increase the height of the wall or fence up to the maximum allowed height. A wall/fence extension shall be compatible with the color, style, and usage of the abutting properties and may be approved by the Community Development Director or designee based on a determination of an acceptable compatibility.

DRB - All Zones. Fences, walls, and hedges of a height in excess of the foregoing may be authorized pursuant to review by the DRB and subject to a finding that there is a need for increased lot safety, protection for light, air, open space, street view, aesthetics and not detrimental to surrounding properties or neighborhood.

Commercial and Industrial. Walls, fences, or hedges in commercial and manufacturing zones are allowed to be eight feet (8') in height except that heights in excess thereof may be authorized by the DRB provided findings are made that determine that the public safety, public, convenience, and necessity require a height in excess of the foregoing. Chain link fencing is not an acceptable material for perimeter fencing on any developed commercial project area that is adjacent to and viewable from a public street. Chain link fencing may be used on lots zoned for industrial uses and to secure vacant commercial lots or those under construction, as well as to secure the rear and side perimeter areas of commercial lots not visible to the public from a public street. The use of tubular steel fencing or other materials determined acceptable by the Community Development Director or designee are to be used for street viewable perimeter fencing.

Exceptions. The foregoing provisions shall not apply to walls, fences, or hedges used to enclose or fence schools, public buildings, grounds, parks, and recreation areas, except that no such wall, fence, or hedge shall exceed eight feet (8') in height, unless authorized by the DRB and provided findings are made that determine that the public safety, public, convenience, and necessity require a height in excess of the foregoing.

Hedges. Hedges in lieu of fencing shall mean one or more plants or bushes or trees planted or growing or maintained for fencing purposes within all or a part of a required yard setback area. The setback area that is occupied by such "hedges in lieu of fencing" shall be occupied by 50% or more of foliage, in a manner such that 50% or more of the air, light or view that otherwise would have been available, if not so planted, growing, or maintained, is obstructed. Foliage used for such hedges includes all trunks, stems, branches, and leaves.

Open Space Exception. Notwithstanding the foregoing, said walls, fences, or hedges placed on the rear property line abutting the West San Gabriel River Open Space Area may be maintained without review by the Development Review Board to a height of eight feet (8') above the grade level of the land on either side thereof provided that any wall or fence complies with the standards on file in the office of the Director of Community Development pertaining to colors, material, and construction. This subsection applies to properties abutting the West San Gabriel River Open Space Area between Shadeway Road on the north and by Carson Street on the south, all as set forth on a map on file in the office of the Director of Community Development.

Driveway Width Protection. Fences, walls, or hedges shall not be constructed, installed, or maintained so as to reduce the width of a driveway to be less than eight (8) feet six (6) inches or reduce the driveway width of an adjacent property to be less than eight (8) feet six (6) inches, unless authorized by a Conditional Use Permit.

Director Referral. The Community Development Director may upon review and his/her discretion refer any proposed wall, fence or hedge project for review and determination at a public hearing before either the Development Review Board and/or the Planning and Environment Commission to resolve any policy or neighborhood compatibility concerns.