Fences, foliage, hedges and trees may be placed within the required setback in any zoning district only in accordance with the following requirements and limitations.
(A) On lots used for residential purposes:
(1) Fences may be placed inside the lot line with a height of not more than four feet in the front yard and six feet in side and rear yards. On corner lots, fences six feet in height may be constructed not less than 15 feet from the side lot line adjacent to the street.
(2) Hedges, bushes and shrubs may be placed not closer than three feet to the property line and shall not be permitted to exceed a height of four feet in the front yard.
(3) Trees may be located not less than six feet from the property line.
(B) On lots used for commercial or industrial purposes which adjoin, to any extent, property used for residential purposes, the restrictions of division (A) above, shall apply and shall not be exceeded, except under a variance granted by the Board of Adjustment.
(C) On lots used for commercial or industrial purposes which do not adjoin property used for residential purposes:
(1) Fences not less than 80% open may be placed inside the property line to a height not exceeding ten feet;
(2) Hedges, bushes and shrubs may be placed not closer than three feet to the property line and shall not be permitted to exceed a height of four feet in the front yard; and
(3) Trees may be located not less than six feet from the property line.
(D) Ivy, vines, vegetable gardens, flower gardens, grasses and other similar perennials and annuals are permitted at any location on a lot, but shall not be permitted to exceed a height of four feet in any front yard.
(Prior Code, § 8-5-4) (Ord. 507, passed 11-16-1998; Ord. 838, passed 12-3-2018)