§ 156.414 FENCES.

   The purpose of this section is to establish enforceable regulations and standards for fences. This section provides specific standards for general design, security, height and safety.

Table 156.414 – Fence Design Standards
Zoning Districts	R20A	R20	R8	R6	HD	B1	B2	B3	M1	M2
GENERAL
Fences shall be maintained in good working order and structurally sound	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Fences may contain advertising unless expressly prohibited in § 156.407	-	-	-	-	COA	X	X	X	X	X
Fences shall adhere to sight distance requirements as set forth in § 156.404	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
SECURITY
Fences may be affixed with razor wire or high security fencing	X	-	-	-	-	-	X	X	X	X
Fences may be affixed with electricity	X	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
HEIGHT
Front: Fences shall not exceed 4 feet	-	-	-	-	COA	X	-	-	-	-
Front: Fences shall not exceed 5 feet	X	X	X	X	-	-	-	-	-	-
Front: Fences shall not exceed 8 feet	-	-	-	-	-	-	X	X	X	X
Sides: Fences shall not exceed 6 feet	-	-	-	-	COA	X	-	-	-	-
Sides: Fences shall not exceed 8 feet	X	X	X	X	-	-	X	X	X	X
Rear: Fences shall not exceed 6 feet	-	-	-	-	COA	X	-	-	-	-
Rear: Fences shall not exceed 8 feet	X	X	X	X	-	-	X	X	X	X

 

   (A)   Table interpretation. “X” denotes a standard that is allowed or required. “-” denotes a standard that is not allowed or required. “COA” designates that a Certificate of Appropriateness is required due to location within the Wilkesboro Historic District.

   (B)   Finished surface. Fences and walls shall be constructed such that the “finished” part of the fence or wall is located to the exterior of the property. Exposed framing of fences shall be located to the interior yard.

   (C)   Setbacks. Fences may be installed on adjoining property lines through shared ownership and maintenance responsibility. If a fence is setback, the fence must be at least four feet from the property line to allow for maintenance of the fence and landscaping.

(Res. 2022-23, passed 8-1-2022)