Fences and walls may be erected in all residential zones as follows:

A.

Within the required front yard setback area of all residential lots fences and walls may be erected to a height not exceeding thirty inches as measured from finished grade, except as allowed in Section 17.76.030.

B.

Within the required street side yard setback area of reverse corner lots (as defined in Section 16.08.187) fences and walls may be erected to a height not exceeding thirty inches as measured from finished grade.

C.

Outside of the required front yard setback area of interior and corner lots fences and walls may be erected along and inside the interior side, street side, and rear property lines to a height not exceeding six feet as measured from finished grade.

D.

Outside of the required front yard or street side yard setback areas of reverse corner lots (as defined in Section 16.08.187) fences and walls may be erected along and inside the interior side and rear property lines and inside the line that forms the interior boundary of the street side setback to a height not exceeding six feet as measured from finished grade. See Figure 17.76.011.

A STREET

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B8., 10-11-2011)

Fences and walls may be erected in all nonresidential zones as follows:

A.

Within the required front yard setback area and the required street side yard setback area, as applicable, of nonresidential lots fences, and walls may be erected to a height not exceeding thirty inches as measured from finished grade, except as allowed in Section 17.76.030.

B.

Outside of the required front yard setback area and the required street side yard setback area, as applicable, of nonresidential lots fences, and walls may be erected along and inside the interior side and rear property lines and inside the line that forms the interior boundary of the street side setback to a height not exceeding eight feet as measured from finished grade.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B8., 10-11-2011)

A.

Within the required front yard setback area and the required street side yard setback area, as applicable, of residential lots located within the Rural Estate (RE), Rural Agricultural (RA), and multi-family residential zone districts, and all lots in nonresidential zone districts a decorative, nonsolid, tubular metal fence that is designed to allow visibility through and between the fence members may be erected to a maximum height of six feet.

B.

The height limits specified in Sections 17.76.010 and 17.76.020 may be exceeded when authorized by an approved conditional use permit.

C.

Notwithstanding the provisions of [Section] 17.76.010, a six-foot fence may be located within the street side yard setback of a reverse corner lot, subject to the approval of the planning director, when he/she can make the required findings that the installation of the fence within the setback is not detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the residents of the city of Rocklin, and that the circumstances presented create a traffic/pedestrian interface that is substantially similar to typical residential lots.

1.

The finding shall be based upon the unique circumstances of the layout of the fences, driveways, and relevant features of the applicant's lot and the lot(s) adjacent to the applicant's lot. Factors which could affect the ability to make the required findings include, but are not limited to:

The topography of and /or grade differential between the affected lots;

The existence of retaining walls and/or the need for retaining walls which may affect sight distance;

The presence of unusual road curvatures;

The location of the driveway on the lot adjacent to the reverse corner lot fence;

Other physical circumstances that would create an inability to comply with standard visibility requirements.

2.

Applications requesting that an administrative variance be issued by the director for a reverse corner lot fence location exception under this section shall be submitted on an application form provided by the city, and shall include at a minimum the name and contact information of the applicant, the site address and assessor's parcel number, a description of the type of fencing to be used and the proposed location. The application shall also include a site plan graphically depicting the proposed location of the fence.

3.

Findings and final determinations made by the planning director may be appealed to the planning commission as set forth in Chapter 17.86.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B8., 10-11-2011; Ord. No. 998, § 2, 10-8-2013)

Notwithstanding Sections 17.76.010, 17.76.020 and 17.76.030, no fence, wall, or other structure may be erected that is not consistent with the Visibility Requirements contained in the City of Rocklin, Construction Specifications, Improvement Standards, and Standard Drawings approved by the City Council. (Staff Report Attachment 2)

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B8., 10-11-2011)

Fences and walls may be constructed of:

A.

Wood;

B.

Masonry;

C.

Metal;

D.

Chain link (see Section 17.76.055);

E.

Wire (including barbed wire), only when used to enclose livestock as defined in the Rocklin Municipal Code § 6.04.130;

F.

Decorative, tubular metal fencing. All tubular fencing shall be dark colored and have a smooth horizontal rail on top, pointed or open rod topped styles are prohibited;

G.

Such other material as may be approved by the community development director.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B8., 10-11-2011)

A.

Chain link fencing, with or without slats, may be used in commercial and industrially zoned areas when approved as part of a design review entitlement.

B.

Chain link fencing, with or without slats, may be used in residential zone districts along interior side or rear lot lines but it may not be used in or along front or street side yards or be visible from the public right-of-way.

C.

Chain link fencing that existed on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title it shall be treated as follows:

1.

In a commercial or industrial zone district in where chain link fencing that had not been approved via a design review entitlement but was otherwise permitted may remain and be maintained.

2.

In a residential zone district in where chain link fencing existed along a front or street side yard or was otherwise visible from the public right of way may remain and be maintained. However, when said chain link fencing is replaced an alternative fencing material as set forth in Section 17.76.050 must be used.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B8., 10-11-2011)