(A) The maximum permitted height for any fence, wall, or hedge in any front yard will be 42 inches.
(B) The maximum permitted height for any fence, wall, or hedge in any side or rear yard will be six feet, measured from the base of the fence at the lowest adjacent ground level of the property (see Figure 44-1), except:
(1) Within a 10-foot by 10-foot, 45° triangle on each side of a driveway on the side property line a 42-inch fence, wall, or hedge is permitted (See Figure 46-1).
(2) Within a 10-foot by 10-foot, 45° triangle at the rear street-side corner of a corner lot, a 42-inch fence, wall or hedge is permitted.
(C) The height of any fence, wall, and hedge within any clear-sight triangle area will be restricted as specified in § 16.40.050 (Clear Sight Triangle Area).
(D) Retaining walls and fences may exceed the maximum permitted height if required to do so for slope retention purposes, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Director. Retaining walls over five feet in height must be stepped.
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)
Figure 44-1
Fence Heights