A. A fence or wall may be erected in any residential zoning district if it meets the following requirements:
1. Maximum height and setback requirements: (measured from highest grade on either side of the fence):
a. In a side and rear yard setback, the maximum height of a fence or wall shall not exceed 6 feet except for the following:
(1) A fence or wall can be constructed 8 feet above grade within the buildable area of the principal structure as long as all requirements of the International Building Code are met.
(2) Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility walls shall be constructed 10 feet above grade within the buildable area of the principal structure as long as all appropriate requirements of the International Building Code and the Arizona Department of Health Services are met.
b. Additional height can be requested by applying for the Administrative Modification process as described in Section 151.04.006, Administrative Modification;
c. In a front yard setback, the maximum height of an opaque fence or wall shall not exceed 4 feet on properties less than 10,000 square feet or shall not exceed 5 feet on properties larger than 10,000 square feet;
d. No opaque fence or wall exceeding 3 feet high shall be erected in the clear-vision area of a driveway, alley, or intersection;
e. All fences and walls are to be constructed on private property and out of any public right-of-way, public drainageways, and publically dedicated easements.
B. No fence on the exterior of the property shall contain barbed wire, razor ribbon, electrical current or charge of electricity, broken glass, or similar hazardous materials or devices. However, fences in commercial or industrial districts which enclose storage areas, transformers, antennae, or other high value or dangerous installation areas may have barbed wire or razor ribbon connected so long as they are located more than 6 feet above grade. Where the keeping of livestock is permitted, barbed wire is allowed.
C. Every fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair. Any fence that is or has become dangerous to public safety, health, or welfare shall be considered a violation of this Code.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 764, passed 1-8-87; Am. Ord. 934, passed 10-28-93; Am. Ord. 2003-014, passed 8- 14-03; Am. Ord. 2010-017, passed 9-23-10; Am. Ord. 2011-004, passed 5-12-11; Am. Ord. 2019-007, passed 11-14-19)