9.7.1 Height.
A. The maximum height (in feet) of a fence or wall shall be as shown in the table below, unless a higher fence or wall is required by other provisions of this ordinance.
B. Fences or walls within required yards fronting on a public street shall comply with the front yard height standard.
District | Front Yard | All Other |
District | Front Yard | All Other |
Residential | ||
R-20, R-15, R-10 | 4 | 6 |
MR, EPUD, SBR-6000 | 4 | 6 |
Commercial | ||
C-N | 4 | 8 |
CLD, C-1 | 6 | 8 |
Note: Fences and walls over 50 feet from the right-of-way are subject to the “all other yards” standards. | ||
C. The minimum height of a security fence shall be at least eight feet above ground level and shall comply with all applicable local, state, and/or federal government requirements.
9.7.2 General.
A. No fence or wall shall impede the visual locating of 911 emergency street addresses.
B. No fence or wall shall block access from doors or windows. Fences must have a clearance of at least four feet from building walls, except where fences project from or to a building wall.
C. Fences or walls shall not alter or impede the natural flow of water in any stream, creek, drainage swale, or ditch.
D. A finished side shall face off site.
E. No portion of a wall or fence constructed after the effective date of this ordinance may encroach on an adjacent property line.
F. Pedestrian connections through fences and walls that connect to adjacent neighborhoods or other uses are encouraged.
G. Additional wall or fence requirements applicable to a particular activity or use may be specified elsewhere in this ordinance.
9.7.3 Fence placement.
A. Fences or walls may not be located within the required sight triangle (see Article 9.2.4).
B. When located between the structure and a street, the fence or wall may be placed anywhere between the edge of the structure and the street right-of-way or easement line.
C. Along all other boundaries, the fence may be placed anywhere between the edge of the structure and the property line.
D. Fences may be located within a required easement, subject to any additional restrictions imposed by the easement agreement. However, the property owner shall remain solely liable for any repair or replacement if any portion of the fence is damaged during maintenance or construction activities within the easement by the easement owner or their agent.
E. Walls may not be placed within a required easement unless specifically allowed by the easement agreement.
9.7.4. Fence material.
A. The following types of fence material are permitted in all zoning districts:
1. Ornamental iron;
2. Vinyl or similar material;
3. Wood or similar material; and
4. Chain link or similar security material when approved by the UDO Administrator.
B. The following types of fences are prohibited in all zoning districts:
1. Fences constructed primarily of barbed or razor wire;
2. Fences carrying electrical current;
3. Fences constructed in whole or in part of readily flammable material such as paper, cloth, or canvas; and
4. Fences topped with barbed wire or metal spikes except those serving a use requiring a security fence for public safety purposes.
9.7.5 Walls.
A. Walls shall be constructed of one or a combination of the following materials: stucco over concrete block, exposed aggregate concrete, brick, stone, or architectural block in a structurally safe and attractive condition.
B. Alternative walls may be permitted with the approval of the UDO Administrator if such alternative walls are in keeping with the architecture of the surrounding development. No walls of exposed, painted-only, plain concrete cinder block shall be permitted.
C. No wall shall be located within any required drainage, utility, or similar easement.
9.7.6 Retaining walls. Retaining walls may be located within required yards.
9.7.7 Maintenance. Any fence or wall which, through neglect, lack of repair, type or manner of construction, method of placement, or otherwise, diverges from its original appearance, form, or function or constitutes a hazard or endangers any person, animal, or property is hereby deemed a nuisance. If such conditions exist, the UDO Administrator shall require the owner or occupant of the property upon which the fence or wall is located to repair, replace, or demolish the fence causing the nuisance.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)