Purpose. To permit the construction of appropriate fences and walls while preventing the monotonous appearance of uninterrupted walls and fences from dominating the town's streetscapes.
(A) Fences, hedges (serving as fences), and walls are permitted in residential districts in accordance with the limitations provided in this section and with sight distance triangle restrictions.
(1) A variety of landscaping may be added in combination with any of the above fencing options to incorporate seasonal color, plant variety, and berming to break up the visual mass of walls and fences.
(2) Berms shall incorporate the curvilinear characteristic of natural landforms and shall not exceed four feet in height; from grade, and for visual relief, berms shall incorporate a variant of plantings.
(3) The finished side of a fence shall face outward from the property of installation.
(B) Fences, hedges and walls shall be located in accordance with this section.
(1) Fences, hedges, and walls must be located on the lot of ownership and maintained and kept structurally sound so as to not endanger life, property, or become a nuisance.
(2) A fence, hedge, or wall located in rear yards that abut a side property line adjacent to a driveway, alley, or street, shall meet sight distance triangle requirements.
(3) A fence, hedge, or wall located in side yards that abut a side property line or rear property line adjacent to a driveway, alley or street, shall meet sight distance triangle requirements.
(4) Fences adjacent to sidewalks must be placed at least 12 inches from the edge of the sidewalk. Gates adjacent to sidewalks shall open inward to the property.
(5) Fences shall be located at the periphery of any easement. Fences may enter an easement at a 90-degree angle, provided that the section offence entering an easement is gated or otherwise easily removable.
(Ord. 2013-07, passed 2-24-2014; Am. Ord. 2019-08, passed 4-8-2019)