Any fence or wall shall be well maintained, harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing character of the immediate area in which it is to be located, and shall not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
(a) Residential Districts.
(1) Design. Split rail, wrought iron, picket or other decorative fence as approved by the Planning Commission. Chain link fences may be permitted, but shall not have slats, fabric, or other screening attached.
(2) Front Yard Height. The maximum height shall be 4 feet.
(3) Rear and Side Yard Height. The maximum height shall be 6 feet,6 inches.
(4) Materials. Barbed wire and other similar hazardous materials shall be prohibited in residential districts.
(b) Nonresidential Districts.
(1) Front Yard Height. The maximum height shall be4feet.
(2) Rear and Side Yard Height. The maximum height shall be 6 feet,6 inches.
(3) Outdoor Storage Areas. In the case of walls required to screen outdoor storage areas, the wall height shall be 1foot higher than the material to be screened, but shall not exceed 12 feet.
(c) Olde Springboro Historic Preservation District. The fence requirements for Olde Springboro Historic Preservation District shall be as follows:
(1) Design. Wrought iron, picket or other decorative fence as approved by the Architectural Review Board. All fences in the Olde Springboro Architectural District shall be of a type in harmony with the architecture of the area.
(2) Front Yard Height. The maximum height shall be 3 feet.
(3) Rear and Side Yard Height. The maximum height shall be 6 feet.
(d) General Requirements. All fences and walls shall comply with the following general requirements:
(1) Screening Walls. Any wall used for screening purposes shall be constructed of masonry material (e.g., brick, decorative stone) that is architecturally compatible with the materials used on the facade of the principal building on the site. Concrete block may only be used for screening walls in the rear yard.
(2) Maintenance. Walls and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Rotten, crumbled, or broken components shall be replaced, repaired, or removed.
(3) Prohibited Obstructions.
A. Right-of-Way. Fences and walls shall not be erected within the public right-of-way.
B. Corner Clear Vision Area. Any fence erected in a clear vision area (see Section 1262.08) shall have a minimum of 60 percent of the area of the vertical surface open to light and air.
C. Obstruction of Adjacent Uses Prohibited. No wall or fence may be erected where it will prevent or obstruct the use of any adjacent parcel, nor shall a wall or fence be erected where it would prevent or obstruct the safe use of an existing driveway or other means of access to any adjacent parcel. In enforcing this provision, the City may require a wall or fence to be set back a minimum distance from a driveway or property line.
(4) Orientation Of Finished Side. All horizontal supports or braces shall face to the inside of the properties along which the fence will be installed, and the finished side shall face neighboring properties or street rights-of-way (see Figure 5. Fence Orientation below).
Figure 5. Fence Orientation
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(5) Site Drainage and Utilities. Fences and walls shall not be erected in a manner that obstructs the free flow of surface water or causes damage to underground utilities. Any changes to existing grade shall require approval by the City Engineer.
(6) Location. Fences and walls shall be located completely within the boundaries of the lot to which they are associated.
(e) Site Plan. All fencing installed shall require a site plan showing property lines and a to-scale drawing showing the location of the fence, style, color, size and material type.
(f) Site Plan Review and Zoning Certificate Required. Prior to construction, a Zoning Certificate shall be obtained as set forth in Chapter 1283 of the Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)