Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures shall comply with the standards of this section.
(A) Maximum height. The maximum allowed height of fences, walls, dense hedges, and related structures is as follows:
(1) Front and street side yards. Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures located within front and street side yards are subject to design review pursuant to Chapter 23.26 and the following.
(a) Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures may be a maximum of three feet high measured from finished grade when located within the front yard or within five feet of a street side property line.
1. In the event that there is a retaining wall, the maximum height of the fence or wall shall not exceed three feet, measured from the grade of the dirt for which the wall is retaining, but in no event shall the height of the retaining wall, together with the fence or wall, exceed six feet above sidewalk elevation.
(b) The fence or wall shall not be constructed from grey smooth block unless architecturally treated (i.e. sand finish stucco, veneer, and the like), wire or chain link.
(c) The fence or wall shall not contain any points or ornamentation along its top.
(d) The fence or wall shall be architecturally compatible with the design and style of the associated development.
(2) Within 20 feet of a corner. Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures located within 20 feet of an intersection shall comply with the standards of § 23.12.190.
(3) Other areas. Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures located on all other portions of a lot may be a maximum of six feet.
(a) Exceptions. Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures exceeding six feet in height to enclose commercial or industrial uses, tennis courts, or similar areas, when such fences are not in a street setback area, may be erected with approval of a minor use permit.
(B) Prohibition on hazardous fencing materials. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, ultra-barrier, electrified, and other hazardous fencing is not permitted unless such fencing is required by any law or regulation of the city, the State of California, federal government, or other public agency. An exception to this standard may be approved for sites in an Industrial District, according to the procedures of Chapter 23.29.
(C) Maintenance. All walls and fences shall be maintained in a safe, neat and orderly condition at all times.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)