On any parcel or lot, fences and freestanding walls are permitted accessory structures provided such fences and walls meet all of the requirements in the following list.
(A) Setback. Setback requirements shall not apply to fences and freestanding walls.
(B) Measurement. Height, for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this subsection (B), shall be measured from the ground surface to the highest point of the fence.
(C) General height standards.
(1) The required front yard of a corner lot shall not contain any fence or wall which may cause danger to traffic on a road or public roadway by obscuring the view.
(2) The required front yard of a corner lot shall not be obstructed by a fence or wall above a height of three feet in a triangular area, two sides of which are the lines running along the shoulder road lines between the road intersection and a point 50 feet from the intersection, and the third side of which is the line between the latter two points.
(D) Specific height standards. Fences and freestanding walls shall conform to the following height limitations:
(1) In A-1 and LR Districts:
(a) Within a side or rear yard, eight feet in height at any point; and
(b) Within a front yard, four and one-half feet in height at any point.
(2) In the VMX and UE Districts:
(a) Within a side or rear yard, six feet in height at any point; and
(b) Within a front yard, four and one-half feet in height at any point.
(3) In the HC and I Districts: the height limitations shall be determined by the approved site plan and safety standards.
(E) Retaining walls.
(1) A zoning permit shall be required for retaining walls that are greater than six feet in height.
(2) Height of retaining walls for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this subsection (E) shall be measured from the lowest grade adjacent to any point of the wall.
(3) Retaining walls can include, but are not limited to, structures of timbers, boulders, concrete or stone blocks, or other materials.
(Ord. 97, passed 7-21-2009)