Ornamental fences, free standing walls and structural screens may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:
(A) Yard fences. Yard fences are typically wood or chain link, limiting direct access, but providing minimum security.
(1) Maximum height.
(a) Forty-two inches, measured perpendicular from nearest ground level on the property that the fence is serving; or
(b) Forty-eight inches if visibility of 70% or greater through fence.
(2) Location.
(a) On front property line;
(b) On side property line; or
(c) On rear property line.
(3) Zoning. Allowed in all districts.
(B) Privacy fences. Privacy fences are typically solid wood, limiting visual access.
(1) Maximum height. Six feet.
(2) Location.
(a) No closer to front property line than the rear corner of residence that is being served;
(b) On property line between lots;
(c) On corner lots, no closer than rear corner of residence closest to street;
(d) On rear property line; or
(e) On lots with no structure, the privacy fence shall not be located within building set back lines of the district in which it is located.
(3) Zoning. Allowed in all districts.
(C) Security fences. Security fences are primarily chain link or wood with barbed tops, limiting access to the site.
(1) Maximum height. Six feet.
(2) Location.
(a) On property line on all sides of lots; or
(b) On corner lots and side streets security fence must be of type that there is at least 70% visibility or be at least 35 feet from all intersections.
(3) Zoning. Allowed only in C-2, C-3, C-4, & I-1 districts.
(D) Fences, walls and screens to meet Subdivision Control Ordinance requirements. All fences, walls and screens shall meet applicable sections of Washington Subdivision Control Ordinance, Chapter 154. Fence height shall be measured perpendicular from nearest ground level on the property that it is serving.
(Prior Code, § 156.25)