Landscape features, such as hedges, trees and shrubs and yard structures, such as fences, trellises, walls and outdoor fireplaces, may be permitted in a required front, side or rear yard as follows:
(a) Front Yards, Interior Lot. Fences and hedges shall not be permitted along a side lot line in the front yard, except a two-rail type of fence not to exceed forty-two inches in height.
(b) Front Yard, Corner Lot. Landscape features within a triangle formed between points on front and side lot lines within thirty-five feet from their intersection shall be maintained to a height not exceeding two and one-half feet above curb level.
(c) Side and Rear Yards. Fences, walls and hedges shall be permitted along a side and rear yard lot line to a height of not more than six feet above the average grade.
All fences shall be designed and constructed in such fashion that the finished side of such fence faces to the exterior of the lot. If a fence is designed so that only one side is finished, and the unfinished side contains structural members, including posts and framing, which are exposed to view, then the unfinished side of the fence shall face the interior of the lot upon which the fence is erected.
All fences shall be treated with appropriate weather preservatives or painted and maintained in good condition.
On a corner lot, fences, walls and hedges shall be set back from the side street right-of-way and any sidewalk not less than twelve feet (12') if the fence, wall or hedge is four feet (4') in height or less and not less than sixteen feet (16') if the fence, wall or hedge is higher than four feet (4') in height.
Tool sheds and other enclosed structures shall conform to the yard regulations for accessory buildings set forth in Section 1252.15
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(d) Driveways. Driveways to garages or parking areas shall be permitted in any required side yard that is not less than ten feet wide.
(e) Other Structures. Floodlights, search lights, loudspeakers or similar structures shall not be erected or used in a residential district in any manner that will cause hazards or annoyance to the public generally or to the occupants of neighboring property.
(f) Permits. Fences and walls over four feet high and all accessory buildings shall require a building permit.
(Ord. 2012-085. Passed 9-17-12.)