(A) Height. Fence and wall height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the lowest ground elevation or finished grade to the highest point of the fence or wall.
(B) Height in residential zones. The following additional standards shall apply to all residential zones.
(1) Walls, fences and hedges shall not exceed three feet in height within or along any front yard area. However, any fence consisting of wrought iron or combination wrought iron and pilasters, whereby the solid pilasters do not comprise more than 30% of the lineal fence length, shall be permitted to a maximum height of five feet.
(2) Walls, fences and hedges shall not exceed six feet in height within or along any side or rear yard area.
(3) Barbed wire, including, but not limited to, razor wire, razor tape or razor ribbon, are prohibited on any residentially zoned lot.
(4) Corrugated metal and plastic as fencing materials are prohibited.
(5) Chain link as fencing material is prohibited within any front yard or street side yard area.
(C) Height in commercial and industrial zones. Walls, fences and hedges in commercial and industrial zones shall not exceed eight feet in height within or along a side yard or rear yard area.
(D) Retaining wall height. A retaining wall containing fill shall comply with the above height requirements, except the height of the wall used to retain the fill shall not contribute to the height of the wall. However, the overall height of the wall, including the retaining portion of the wall, shall not exceed ten feet.
(E) Front yard fence or wall. The construction, installation, or significant modification of any fence or wall in a front yard area shall require Zoning Clearance pursuant to subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures.
Figure 153.130.030-3: Fence and Wall Regulations.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)