Linden City Zoning Code
§ 31-20.9
Fences and Walls.
[1979 Code § 22-5.9; Ord. No. 20-163 §§ 510—501.3; Ord. No. 22-19 § 1; Ord. No. 24-56 § 1; amended 6-21-2023 by Ord. No. 67-36]
a.
In any district except the H-I Zone, on any corner lot, no fence, sign or structure, planting or other obstruction to vision shall be erected or maintained above three (3) feet in height as measured from the top of the curb along or within street right-of-way lines within twenty-five (25) feet of any street intersection.
b.
On any interior lot in any residential district, no wall or fence shall be erected or altered so that the wall or fence shall be over six (6) feet in height except for swimming pools as specified in subsections 31-17.3, 31-17.4 and 31-17.5. The wall or fences shall be split rail or slotted chain link or equivalent, but in no case shall the fence be less than fifty (50%) percent open, except as specified in paragraph d. All permitted fences shall be situated on a lot in such manner that the finished side of such fence shall face adjacent properties.
c.
No fence around any property shall be erected of barbed wire, electrified, topped with metal spikes, constructed of any material or in any manner which may be dangerous to persons or animals.
d.
Privacy Fences. Privacy fences may be erected within the following locations:
1.
Rear yard areas only may be enclosed with fencing not to exceed six (6) feet in height.
2.
Side yard areas only may be enclosed with fencing not to exceed six (6) feet in height.
3.
For permitted industrial uses located in industrial zones, open and opaque fences not to exceed eight (8) feet shall be permitted in the side and rear yards.
4.
For permitted industrial uses located in industrial zones, open fences not to exceed eight (8) feet shall be permitted in the front yard.
5.
No privacy fence shall be erected beyond the required front yard setback line for the district in which it is located. Any fence erected between the required front yard setback and the street line shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and in no case be less than fifty (50%) percent open.