1114.05 REQUIRED FENCES AND WALLS.

   (a)   Required Fencing for Certain Commercial Uses. Where a commercial use abuts a residential use, the commercial use shall construct a six (6) foot-tall opaque fence for the entire length of the shared property line(s) that are not within a front yard. Such a fence may be incorporated into any required buffer yard or perimeter landscaping requirements, provided any applicable requirements are met.

   (b)   Accessory Uses. In all nonresidential districts, the following accessory uses shall be screened to shield their direct view from six (6) feet above grade level from an adjacent public right-of-way or an abutting property:

      (1)   Prefabricated storage sheds.

      (2)   Satellite dish (or similar) antennas or receivers, unless located on a rooftop.

   (c)   Dumpsters and Storage Areas.

      (1)   All dumpsters and storage areas shall be screened on three (3) sides by a continuous edge of a building, solid fence, solid wall, or combination that is a minimum of one (1) foot taller than the dumpster or the material within the storage area to be screened. The fourth side shall also be a building edge, solid fence, or solid wall and may include an opaque gate.

      (2)   The fourth side of the enclosure for a dumpster or storage area may be offset up to five (5) feet from the other sides to provide pedestrian access without requiring the operation of a gate, as shown in Figure 1114.05 - Dumpster Enclosure.

       (3)   Any provided fences, walls, and gates that enclose a dumpster or storage area shall not be made of concrete masonry units and shall not be taller than eight (8) feet. This provision shall not be construed to limit the height or materials of a building.

      (4)   Where the minimum required height of a fence, wall, or gate enclosing a dumpster or storage area would exceed the maximum height permitted in Table 1114.05 - Fence and Wall Heights, the minimum height described herein shall be the maximum permitted height.

   (d)   Swimming Pools. To prevent uncontrolled access from children or pets, all swimming pools shall be fully enclosed by a continuous fence, wall, building, or combination that is not less than four (4) feet tall at any given point and maintained in good condition with a gate and lock. The barrier shall not allow the passage of a four (4) inch sphere (as per 2003 International Residential Code, section 105.2 (2). A swimming pool that is entirely within a secured building shall not require any additional fence or wall.

   (e)   Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. Regardless of the use of surrounding or abutting properties, all wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment shelters that do not meet the definition of a small cell facility shall be enclosed by a continuous solid fence or wall that is a minimum of six (6) feet tall. A fence or wall shall not be required if the wireless telecommunication facility is located on a rooftop where access to the roof or building is secure.

(Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)