Yacolt City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
80 FENCES
§ 18.80.010 Permit and other pre-installation requirements.
A.
A fence installation permit is required prior to installing any fence, wall or hedge. The application for said permit shall include a site and construction plan, including a list of the materials to be used. The public works supervisor will inspect the site for project placement and the mayor will grant final approval on the fence installation permit.
B.
A survey is required, at the applicant's expense, prior to the installation of any fence, wall or hedge that abuts town property if the applicant and town officials disagree on the location of the fence, wall or hedge.
C.
A utility locate is required prior to the installation of all fences and walls.
(Ord. 411, 2001)
§ 18.80.020 Standards.
A.
Any fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed six feet in height.
B.
Fences or walls may be constructed of wood, masonry, wire, or grown as hedges. All construction is to be done in such a manner as to leave no sharp or protruding edges, barbs, or projections. Hedges must be kept trimmed to or below the maximum allowed height and trimmed back to the inner edge of the town right-of-way. Electric fences, fences containing barbed wire, and fences containing pallets shall be prohibited within the limits of the town.
C.
Any fence or wall shall be installed inside or at the property line.
(Ord. 411, 2001)
§ 18.80.030 Removal.
Any fence, wall or vegetation installed, planted or infringing on the town right-of-way shall be subject to removal. The property owner shall be responsible for removal of the fence, wall, or vegetation within seven days of written notice to do so. If the fence, wall, or vegetation is not removed within the applicable time, the town will remove it at the property owner's expense. The property owner will be billed for all costs incurred by the town in removing the item. Any and all collection costs will also be billed to the property owner.
(Ord. 411, 2001)