(a) Height.
(1) The height of a fence shall be measured from the established grade line to the highest point of the fence including posts and finials.
(2) The height of the fence may not be artificially increased by the use of mounding unless otherwise specified by the zoning district, architectural design, or site plan review.
(3) The posts and all other supporting portions of fences shall not exceed the maximum permitted height of the fence by more than four (4) inches.
FENCE STYLES | MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT | ||||||||
If Located in Front Yard* | If Located in Side Yard | If Located in Rear Yard | |||||||
R | C | M | R | C | M | R | C | M | |
Solid Fences* | 36" | 36" | 36" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" |
Chain Link* | 72" | 72" | 72" | ||||||
Other Open Fences* | 42" | 42" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" | 72" |
* See also Section 1142.03(a)(4) (Sight Clearance Triangles) requirements. | |||||||||
(b) Fences may be placed on a property line outside of the public right-of-way.
(c) Construction of a new fence parallel and within five (5) feet of an existing fence on the same premises shall first require removal of the parallel portion of the existing fence and any posts that will not be used to support the new fence. This provision does not apply to any fence required under Chapter 1349 (Swimming Pool Fences).
(d) All portions of the property shall remain accessible from outside the fence area by means of a gate or other opening. Fence gates placed at a driveway entrance or walkway in the front yard shall be subject to all fence requirements.
(e) The posts and all other supporting portions of fences shall be placed on the side of the fence facing the interior of the property of the owner installing the fence unless the fence is designed such that the supporting members are identical in appearance on both sides of the fence or wall. Two property owners jointly installing a fence along their common property line may choose to place the posts and other supporting portions of the fence on either side of the fence.
(f) Every fence shall be kept in a good state of maintenance and repair.
(Ord. 109-2020. Passed 11-2-20.)