(a) In General. In all districts, fences, walls, and hedges may be constructed in any side, rear, or front yard in accordance with the following regulations.
(1) No fence or wall shall be constructed, altered, or extended without first obtaining a zoning certificate in accordance with this Zoning Code.
(2) Fences and walls shall be constructed in accordance with good engineering practice and shall be maintained in good condition.
(3) Fences and walls shall contain no advertising.
(b) Residential Districts. Fences, walls, and hedges constructed in residential areas shall be limited in height to six feet. Except between the street right-of-way line and building setback line, any fence, wall, or hedge shall be limited to three feet in height, except that a chain link or other open fence up to four feet in height may be constructed provided the fence does not obstruct vision as provided in Section 1125.12
. Fences and walls may be constructed of combustible materials. Fences, walls, and hedges must be set back a minimum of six inches from any property line, unless a written agreement is signed by the neighboring property owner. The agreement must be filed with the application for a zoning certificate.
(c) Business Districts. Fences, walls, and hedges constructed in business areas shall be limited in height to six feet and shall not extend between the building setback line and the street right-of-way line except where contiguous lands are zoned for residential use, in which case the height shall not exceed four feet in the setback area. Fences shall be constructed of noncombustible materials unless the fence is constructed at a property line adjoining residential districts.
(d) Industrial Districts. Fences, walls, and hedges constructed in industrial areas shall be limited in height to ten feet. The fences may contain barbed wire, provided that barbs shall be located no less than seven feet above the ground or supporting area and shall not project over adjoining property or right-of-way lines. All fences shall be constructed of noncombustible materials unless the fence is constructed at a property line adjoining residential districts.