A. In R districts, fences and hedges in side yards and rear yards may not exceed seven (7) feet in height, and may not exceed three (3) feet in front yards in order to provide a clear view in the front yard area onto the street, except in either of the following circumstances:
1. A height of four (4) feet may be permitted, provided that clear visibility is maintained above the height of three (3) feet. For purposes of this section, "clear visibility" is maintained if the average ratio of material to open space is a minimum of 40%.
2. An administrative use permit may be issued by the Planning Department to authorize fences as high as eight (8) feet between the side or rear yard of two adjoining or contiguous lots having a difference in ground elevation between the foundations of the homes, or at the property line. The height of the fence shall be measured from the ground level of the lower lot at the property line.
B. On a corner lot in any residential district, the following special restrictions shall apply:
1. Either street frontage may be deemed the front of the lot for purposes of determining the height of fences.
2. Nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of three (3) feet and ten (10) feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting street in the area bounded by the street lines on such corner lots and a line joining points along the lines thirty (30) feet from the point of the intersection. Fences four (4) feet in height shall be permitted if in compliance with the requirements of subsection A.1. of this section.
C. The development of any property of a non-residential nature shall include a minimum six (6) foot solid block wall fence along the rear and side property lines where such a property abuts or rears on property zoned or used for residential uses and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 24 (part), 2016)