A. Intent. This section is intended to accomplish the following goals in multi-family, commercial, and industrial developments.
1. To promote visually interesting and attractive streetscapes along the town's arterials.
2. To encourage creativity in the design of fencing and walls.
3. To ensure that fencing and walls are consistent with the character of the development they serve.
B. Design standards.
1. Colors, materials, and forms used for fences and walls shall complement the architectural character of the primary building or overall development.
2. Materials must be durable and easily maintained to resist graffiti.
3. The maximum length of continuous, unbroken fence or wall plane shall be 30 feet. Walls shall be articulated using a combination of the following to break up the length of longer spans:
a. Decorative columns;
b. Diversity in texture and/or materials;
c. Offsets;
d. Landscape pockets;
e. Serpentine design; or
f. Similar features.
4. Screen walls located along a primary street frontage or that are visible from interstate-10 shall provide a higher level of design detail for visual interest.
5. The use of chain link fencing or exposed cinder block walls is not permitted in areas visible from the street or surrounding residential properties.