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(A) Maximum height. Fences and walls may not exceed the maximum height shown in Table 320-1 and Figure 320-3.
Maximum Height [1] [3] | ||
Solid Fence | Open Fence [2] | |
Residential Zones | ||
Front yard area between front building wall and front lot line | 4 ft. | 6 ft. |
All other areas on lot | 7 ft. | 7 ft. |
Mixed use zones - any location on lot | 8 ft. [4] | 8 ft. |
Industrial, public facilities, and resource related zones - any location on lot | 12 ft. | 12 ft. |
Notes: [1] Fences exceeding 7 feet require a Building Permit and engineered plans. [2] Open fences must utilize decorative masonry, ornamental steel or wrought iron, aluminum, brick, stone, or wood, and be at least 70% open to the passage of light and air. Chain link and other woven wire fence materials smaller than 6 gauge are not allowed between a building and the street in the residential and mixed-use zoning districts. [3] See § 155.308.040 (Vision Clearance Area) for height limitations at street intersections and when adjacent to driveways and alleys. [4] Solid fences taller than 3' (36") are not allowed between a building and the street in a mixed-use zone district. | ||
(B) Vision clearance area. Walls and fences shall comply with the vision clearance area requirements in § 155.308.040 (Vision Clearance Area).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
Table 320-2 identifies prohibited fence materials.
Fence Material | Where Prohibited |
Barbed wire | All zoning districts except for industrial and resource-related zoning districts |
Razor or concertina wire | All zoning districts, except when protecting critical infrastructure as determined by the Public Works Director |
Electrified fence | All zoning districts except for resource-related zoning districts |
Chain link and other woven wire fencing smaller than 6 gauge | Between a building and the street in residential and mixed-use zoning districts |
Nails, broken glass, or other similar hazardous objects on the top of fence or wall | All zoning districts |
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
Existing fences and walls that do not comply with this section may remain and may be repaired and modified in accordance with § 155.424.030(D) (Repairs and Modifications). When an existing fence or wall conflicts with § 155.308.040 (Vision Clearance Area), the conflict must be corrected when compliance with vision clearance area standards is triggered by § 155.424.030(B) (Required Compliance).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
This § 155.324 establishes on-site parking requirements to:
(A) Provide on-site parking spaces for existing and new land uses in a manner that promotes infill development, supports a pedestrian-friendly environment and maintains Eureka’s unique sense of place;
(B) Provide for functional on-site parking areas that are safe for vehicles and pedestrians;
(C) Ensure that parking areas are well-designed and contribute to a high-quality design environment in Eureka;
(D) Maintain a sufficient supply of parking on an area-wide basis, with less concern for the number of parking spaces provided on each individual lot or land use;
(E) Allow for flexibility in on-site parking requirements to support a multi-modal transportation system and sustainable development pattern;
(F) Encourage the construction of new housing and conversion of existing underutilized commercial properties to residential use;
(G) Support and encourage low carbon emission vehicles, bicycle transportation, car sharing and other new and innovative transportation options;
(H) Support a vibrant and dynamic local economy with flexible parking requirements;
(I) Ensure that on-site parking areas do not adversely impact land uses on neighboring properties; and
(J) Support a pedestrian-friendly streetscape design, walkable neighborhoods and active and inviting mixed-use districts.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)
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