A. Maximum Allowed Heights and Locations. Each fence and wall shall comply with height limits and locations shown in Table 17.42.030-1 (Maximum Height of Fences and Walls in Required Yard Area) and Figure 17.42.030-1 (Maximum Height of Fences and Walls in Required Yard Area).
Location of Fence/Wall | Required Setback from Property Line (1) | Maximum Height (1) |
Front Yard Area | 0 ft. | 3.5 ft. (2) (3) |
Rear and Interior Side Yard Area (Along Rear and Interior Property Lines) | 0 ft. | 6 ft. (3) |
Street Side Yard Area (Along Street Side Property Lines) | 0 ft. | 6 ft. (3) |
(1) As part of Administrative Design Review or other discretionary entitlement, the designated approving authority may grant additional height or location requirements to enclose or screen specific areas or uses or for fences and walls designed for noise attenuation.
(2) Height of front yard fence or wall may be increased to a maximum of five (5) feet if set back at least ten (10) feet behind the front property line or sidewalk if the fence or wall remains visually open and transparent (e.g., picket fence, open wood slats, open wrought iron).
(3) Within the required clear vision triangle at the intersections of streets, alleys and driveways, the maximum fence and wall height shall be reduced to a maximum height of thirty (30) inches. See definition of clear vision triangle in Section 17.98.020 (General Definitions).
B. Height Measurement. Fence and wall height shall be measured from the finish grade at the base of the fence or wall to the uppermost part of the fence or wall; except when there is a difference in the ground level between two (2) adjoining parcels of two (2) feet or more, the fence or wall shall be measured on the side with the highest finish grade. See Figure 17.42.030-2 (Measurement of Fence and Wall Height on Parcels with Different Elevations).
(Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)