Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 23-53
, adopted 10-2-2023). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.
The following standards shall apply to any site used for residential purposes:
A. Front And Corner Side Yards: No fence shall be installed closer than the required front or corner side yard setback established by the zoning district, except as follows:
1. Split rail, picket and wrought iron style fences may be installed in a required front yard so long as the fence does not exceed fifty percent (50%) opacity and the height of said fence does not exceed forty eight inches (48");
2. Any style fence may be installed in a corner side yard; provided, that the maximum height of said fence shall not exceed seventy two inches (72"), is located no closer than five feet (5') from a corner side lot line, and providing that a clear line of sight for pedestrians and vehicles is maintained.
B. Through-Lots (Double Frontage Lots):
1. Any fencing greater than fifty percent (50%) opacity may be installed in a required front yard of a through lot; provided:
a. Said yard shall not provide a means of vehicular access to the site; and
b. Maximum height of fencing shall not exceed seventy two inches (72').
2. Any fencing greater than fifty percent (50%) opacity may be installed in a required front yard of a through lot; provided:
a. Said yard shall not provide a means of vehicular access to the site; and
b. Maximum height of fencing shall not exceed seventy two inches (72'); and
c. Is located a minimum of five feet (5') from the street lot line.
C. Side And Rear Yards: Fences in side and rear yards shall not exceed seventy two inches (72") in height, except that where a residential lot abuts any nonresidential lot, a fence shall not exceed ninety six inches (96") in height.
D. Obstructions: No fence shall obstruct the clear view of vehicular traffic using any abutting streets or public ways.
E. Use Of Barbed Wire Prohibited: The use of barbed wire in Residential Zoned Districts is prohibited.
F. Chainlink Fencing: Chainlink fencing must be installed knuckle-side up. The use of spikes, broken glass or other sharp or pointed instruments or materials intended or likely to cause injury to any person coming into contact therewith is prohibited.
(1987 Code § 7-144) (amd. Ord. 21-2, 1-18-2021; Ord. 22-47, 8-15-2022)