CHAPTER 1480
Fences, Hedges and Walls
1480.01   Hedge defined.
1480.02   Permits and fees.
1480.03   Height requirements.
1480.04   Gates.
1480.05   Regulations in Business and Industrial Zoning Districts.
1480.99   Penalty.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Regulation of partition fences and walls - see Borough Code § 1202(27) (53 P.S. § 46202(27))
   Criminal trespass - see Crimes Code § 3503
   Trees, weeds and grass - see GEN. OFF. Ch. 684
   Buffer areas in mobile home parks - see S.U. & P.S. 1250.05(j)
   Screening of off-street parking and loading areas - see P. & Z. 1270.06
   Walls in flood hazard areas - see B. & H. 1482.23
   Signs on walls - see B. & H. 1486.04(c)
1480.01   HEDGE DEFINED.
   As used in this chapter, “hedge” means any evergreen or other shrub placed in such a way around the boundaries of property that it will block a line of sight and/or interfere with the ability of a person to travel across the boundary lines of the property.
(Ord. 2151. Passed 9-19-94.)
1480.02   PERMITS AND FEES.
   (a)   Any person desiring to construct a fence or wall or plant a hedge on property shall apply for and obtain a permit for the construction or planting of said fence, wall or hedge prior to constructing, planting or otherwise locating such fence, wall or hedge.
   (b)   A permit fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit and prior to construction, planting or locating of the fence, wall or hedge. Each applicant for a permit shall supply a simple drawing showing the proposed location of the fence, wall or hedge.
(Ord. 2151. Passed 9-19-94.)
1480.03   HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
   (a)   All fences, hedges or walls shall be subject to the following height regulations:
      (1)   Front yards. Hedges, fences, walls and solid fences shall not exceed thirty-six inches in height.
      (2)   Side yards. Hedges, fences and enclosures shall not exceed seventy-two inches in height.
      (3)   Rear yards. Rear yard dimensions shall apply from the back wall of the house to the rear property line, and no fence shall be higher than ninety-six inches on a level lot or 120 inches in areas where the topography is very uneven and unlevel.
   (b)   In interpreting the height of the fences referred to in this section, the height shall be measured from the existing ground elevation of the property on which the fence is to be located to the top of the fence.
(Ord. 2151. Passed 9-19-94.)
1480.04   GATES.
   All fences, hedges or walls constructed in front and rear yards must have gates and/or openings which open inwardly. The purpose of this section is to allow for exit in emergencies.
(Ord. 2151. Passed 9-19-94.)
1480.05   REGULATIONS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
   Storage areas in Business and Industrial Districts screened from the public right of way and/or Residential Districts which abut the Business or Industrial use may consist of evergreen plantings or architectural screens of a type as approved by Council. Such fencing shall be not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height.
(Ord. 2151. Passed 9-19-94.)
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