A. Standards: Fences and walls within Residential-Hillside Reserve and Residential Districts shall be subject to the following standards:
1. Solid walls and fences shall not exceed four feet (4') in height within a required front yard setback area as specified in section 9.07.050, table 2-4 of this chapter, development standards. Within the required front setback area fences up to six feet (6') in height may be allowed which do not impair visibility. Horizontal fence elements shall not exceed four inches (4") in diameter to maintain visibility.
2. Barbed wire, barbless wire or similar fencing shall be allowed in the Rural Living and Residential-Hillside Reserve Land Use Districts on lot sizes of one acre or greater. Razor wire is not permitted.
3. Barbed wire, razor wire, or similar fencing or electrified fencing shall not be allowed in the Residential, Single-Family Zoning Districts.
4. Fences and walls on interior side and rear lot lines may be up to six feet (6') in height.
5. The height of walls and fences shall be measured from the highest side of the fence, however, where there are grade differences on side and rear lot lines, total height of solid fences measured from the lowest side may be increased by a maximum of two feet (2'). Within required front yard setback areas, total height of solid walls, measured from the lowest side, shall not exceed four feet (4').
6. Swimming pools, spas, and similar water elements shall be fenced in compliance with the California building codes.
7. Materials shall include wood, stone, brick, masonry, stucco, adobe, wrought iron, chainlink, or similar materials. Materials shall be consistent with chapter 9.35, "Property Maintenance Standards", of this title and shall not include materials such as garage doors, tires, plywood, or other used materials.
8. All fencing shall comply with the standard in section 9.31.020, "Clear Sight Triangle", of this title.
B. Excess Heights: Fence heights in excess of these standards may be allowed by an approved conditional use permit or variance or when required by the town for reasons of health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
C. Landscaped Hedges: Solid landscaped hedges in excess of four feet (4') in height that would impair visibility shall not be allowed within required front yard setback areas. Solid landscaped hedges beyond the required front yard setback areas may be allowed in excess of four feet (4') in height. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)