(A) Location and height. A fence, wall or hedge may be constructed, installed and maintained in any permitted or required yard along the rear, interior or side lot line, if the fence or wall or hedge does not exceed seven feet in height at any point; provided, however, such fence, wall or hedge shall not extend into the required minimum front yard or into the required minimum street side yard. Entry and vehicular access gates shall not exceed eight feet in height measured at the highest point of the gate. For purposes of this chapter, the height of any fence or wall or hedge shall be measured from the highest ground elevation immediately adjacent on either side of such fence, gate, wall or hedge.
(B) Corner lots. In the case of corner lots where driveways extend into the side yard, fences, hedges or walls shall inset at a 45 degree angle, 15 feet on each side of such driveway; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any security fence or wall as set forth in § 17.70.020, nor the erection of fences, walls or hedges around any building or structure used for providing public utility services.
(C) Security fencing. Fences and walls in commercial, industrial and agricultural zones may have an additional two feet of security fencing added onto the enclosure permitted by division (A) of this section. Security fencing may be an extension of permitted fencing or wall materials or barbed or razor wire. In multiple-family zones and districts, perimeter wrought iron fencing can be increased up to a height of eight feet for security purposes. This provision applies only when the fencing is all wrought iron or wrought iron with decorative masonry pilasters.
(D) Tennis courts. Fences, walls and hedges not exceeding 12 feet in height shall be permitted to enclose tennis courts located within the rear half of the lot; provided, however, such enclosure shall be located not less than three feet from any side or rear property line; and provided, further, however, that any portion of the enclosure which is higher than six feet shall be composed of wire mesh or other material whose vertical surface shall not be closed more than 10%.
(E) Perimeter walls and interior fencing of tract home developments of four or more lots shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development and shall be included as part of the required landscape and irrigation plans.
(F) Fencing in the front yard setback. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated in this code, no walls exceeding three feet in height at any one point thereof shall be constructed, erected, installed or built on any portion of property adjacent to any street or highway. The following are exceptions to the height limits set forth in this subsection:
(1) General. Fence and wall heights may be permitted to a maximum of 60 inches in the front yard setback area and the side yard setback area adjacent to the street on any residential lot subject to the following conditions:
(a) Fence and wall height shall be measured from the abutting sidewalk elevation or from the top elevation of retaining structures upon which a wall is to be constructed;
(b) Fences and walls located in the front yard setback area and side yard adjacent to the street from the front property line to a point even with the front of the house shall be constructed to a maximum height of 60 inches of wrought iron or a combination of no more than 36 inches of decorative block with an additional projection of wrought iron up to a maximum of 60 inches in total height;
(c) Pilasters up to a maximum of 60 inches shall be spaced not less than eight feet apart;
(d) Wrought iron bars shall be spaced a minimum of four inches between parallel members;
(e) Chain link fencing is not permitted in the front yard setback of any single-family or multiple-family zone or district;
(f) Overhead arbors up to a maximum height of 108 inches shall be permitted in any front yard setback;
(g) Precision block not treated with an exterior finish, such as stucco, is prohibited in any front yard setback.
(2) Fencing in the street side yard. In the side yard area adjacent to a street, from a point even with the front of the house to the rear property line, a 84 inch fence or wall may be constructed of any material, subject to compliance with the following conditions:
(a) The height of such a fence or wall within a triangular area 20 feet on each leg at the intersection of the rear property line and the street side property line of a reverse corner lot shall not exceed three feet above the elevation of the adjacent sidewalk or driveway. The resulting triangle area shall be landscaped and maintained subject to the Director of Community Development. The requirements of this subsection (a) shall not apply if the adjoining driveway of the key lot is a minimum of ten feet from the rear property line of the reverse corner lot;
(b) Landscaping and a sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in the side street parkway adjacent to the higher fence or wall and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development;
(c) Such a fence or wall may only be constructed or continued in use upon full compliance with all conditions of the fence permit issued therefor by the Director of Community Development. The permit shall require the continued maintenance by the property owner of all landscaping planted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b). Failure to so maintain the landscaping shall be a violation of the provisions of this chapter and shall be punishable pursuant to § 17.108.130;
(d) The wall or fence shall be constructed of decorative materials subject to the Community Development Department standards and may include masonry, stucco, wrought iron, vinyl or similar durable finished material such as wood.
(3) Special setbacks for fencing in the street side yard of properties located on Main Street as established by § 17.86.020 shall adhere to the following provisions:
(a) Fences and walls located in the street side yard area adjacent to Main Street, from a point even with the front of the house to the rear property line can be constructed to a maximum height of 60 inches of wrought iron. A combination of wrought iron and decorative block is allowed if the block wall does not exceed 36 inches in height.
(b) Fences and walls located outside the 15-foot street side yard setback can be constructed to a maximum height of 72 inches of wrought iron or decorative block.
(G) Commercial zone. All fencing in the commercial zone shall be constructed of wrought iron or decorative block. Wood, precision block or chain link fencing shall be prohibited within such zone. For purposes of this section “commercial zone” means the C-P, C-2 and C-3 zones as defined in this code or any commercial district of a Specific Plan.
(H) Industrial zone. All fencing in the industrial zone within view of a public street shall be constructed of wrought iron or decorative block. Chain link or precision block fencing in such zone shall be permitted if not within view from a public street. The Director of Community Development in his or her discretion shall determine whether proposed fencing will be within view from a public street. Wood fencing shall be prohibited within the industrial zone. For purposes of this section, “public street” means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such or an approved private thoroughfare used for public access, and “industrial zone” means the M-1, M-2, M-3 and M-4 zones as defined in this code or any industrial district of a Specific Plan.
(I) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage uses in the industrial zone shall be enclosed within a six to eight foot high opaque fence. Opaque fencing includes block or other durable materials as may be approved by the Director of Community Development. Decorative block walls shall be required for all fencing for outdoor storage yards located within view from a public street. The Director of Community Development in his or her discretion shall determine whether proposed outdoor storage yards are within view from a public street. Wood fencing, chain link fencing and chain link fencing with wood or plastic slats shall be prohibited for use as fencing for outdoor storage yards.
(J) Adjacent to residential uses. Any fence or portion thereof in a commercial or industrial zone fronting or directly abutting a parcel used for residential purposes or zoned for residential purposes shall be constructed of decorative block. The height, location and materials of such fencing shall be as approved by the Director of Community Development.
(K) Temporary fencing. Temporary chain link fencing shall be permitted on sites under construction but must be removed upon completion of construction. Temporary fencing may also be permitted for vacant lots, agricultural areas or similar uses for security purposes, subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development.
(L) Residential tract fencing. For new residential subdivisions the developer shall provide perimeter and interior tract fencing prior to the certificate of occupancy in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Perimeter walls adjacent to streets shall be of decorative masonry, wrought iron or similar durable material. The color, materials and style shall be consistent with the appropriate Specific Plan, the South Corona Theme Wall Design adopted by the Planning Commission or Community Development Department standards. No wood shall be used for perimeter fencing of subdivisions;
(2) Interior fencing for residential subdivisions with lots that side and/or rear onto public or private streets, parks, schools or greenbelt lots/easements shall be constructed either of decorative masonry block similar in architecture to the exterior theme wall of the proposed tract or of wrought iron with decorative masonry pilasters. The color, materials and style shall be subject to Community Development Department standards;
(3) Interior fencing including side yard returns shall be required to enclose rear and side yard areas for each lot. For locations other than those in subsections (1) and (2), fence materials shall be decorative masonry. Wrought iron or other view fencing may be used if such use complies with the Community Development Department standards.
(M) Heritage properties and historic landmarks. The Director of Community Development, at his/her discretion, may substitute the fence and wall design and materials standards set forth in the Design Guidelines for Historic Buildings for any material or design standards within the previous subsections of § 17.70.060.
(`78 Code, § 17.70.060.) (Ord. 3157 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2926 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2734 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2712 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2504 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2437 § 5, 2000; Ord. 2282 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2235 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2106 §§ 4, 5, 6, 1992; Ord. 1998 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1688 §§ 1, 2, 1983; Ord. 1624 § 5, 1981; Ord. 1570 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1568 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1556 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1451 § 2, 1977.)