(a) In all residential zoning districts, solid fences, walls, or plantings shall not exceed a height of three feet within the required front yard. If a fence is at least thirty percent open (e.g., picket, chain link, wrought iron, or split rail) fences may be up to four feet in height in the required front yard. The height shall be measured from the average grade within a twenty-five foot radius of the fence, wall, or landscaping.
(b) For all other areas, fences or walls shall not exceed six feet in height.
(c) For corner lots, a six foot high privacy fence or wall may be parallel to the side of the house which faces the street subject to the restrictions of clear visions on corners as contained herein.
(d) The finished side of a fence shall be placed to face adjacent property.
(e) A permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator prior to the installation of any fence or wall regulated herein.
(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 2002-2. Passed 9-24-02; Ord. 06-02. Passed 11-28-06.)