A wall, fence, or berm, whether or not intended to satisfy the landscape and screening requirements of this chapter, must comply with the following standards.
A. Walls. Any wall must be constructed to be durable, in brick, stone, or other masonry materials as approved by the Planning Director.
B. Fences. No fence shall be constructed of used or discarded materials in a state of disrepair, including but not limited to: pallets, doors, tires, corrugated metal, tree trunks, or other similar items. Materials not specifically manufactured for fencing shall not be used for, or in the construction of, a fence within residential zoning district. Fence posts must be structurally stable. The finished side of the fence must face the adjacent property, street, or place. Chain link fencing must not be used to meet buffers and screening requirements. Wood fence posts must be treated lumber.
C. Berms. Berms must be physical barriers made of earth which block or screen the view similar to a hedge, fence, or wall. In no event must a mound have a slope of greater than 3:1. Topsoil must be placed over all berms at a depth of 4 inches to facilitate vegetation growth on the mound. All mounds must be stabilized to prevent erosion immediately after its construction and must be landscaped within the next planting season in accordance with the landscaping requirements in this chapter.
(Ord. 122-21. Passed 3-2-21.)