These standards shall apply to all land within the city of Carbondale's zoning jurisdiction. Fences, walls and hedges other than those required under section 15.4.1.6 of this chapter are allowed in required yards and are not subject to setback requirements that apply to other structures but are subject to the following standards:
A. General Height Limit: Unless expressly required by another provision of this title, no fence, wall or hedge shall exceed eight feet (8') in height.
B. Height Limit In Relation To Adjacent Structures: Any segment of a wall, screen, hedge or fence (other than a chainlink or equally open fence without slats) located closer than eight feet (8') to a window in a residential structure on an adjoining lot shall not exceed the following height restrictions:
MAXIMUM WALL, SCREEN, HEDGE OR FENCE HEIGHT
Proposed Distance From Window | Maximum Height Above Bottom Of Window |
Proposed Distance From Window | Maximum Height Above Bottom Of Window |
8' | 5' |
7' | 4' |
6' | 3' |
5' | 2' |
4' | 1' |
3' | 0' |
2' | 0' |
1' | 0' |
Note: The proposed distance and corresponding maximum height may be interpolated to the next nearest inch. In no case shall the height of any wall, screen, hedge or fence exceed 8 feet in height or be required to be less than 3 feet 6 inches in height.
C. Accessibility To Utilities: No wall, screen, hedge, or fence shall be located or constructed in a manner that denies access to an existing utility meter or emergency shutoff for a structure on an adjacent lot. If sufficient space between the wall, screen, hedge or fence and the existing structure is not provided for such access, then access may be provided by placing in the wall, screen, hedge or fence, a gate, door, or other opening of sufficient size to allow for access to the meter or emergency shutoff.
D. Safety Considerations: Where allowed by this section, a fence or wall that is seven feet (7') or more in height shall be allowed only if it has no gates, openings or other breaks in any section of the fence or wall that is within fifty feet (50') of the nearest edge of the sidewalk or trail. (Ord. 2013-20)