A. Fences and walls must be wholly contained on the applicant’s property, or located on a property line when both abutting property owners are in agreement.

B. Fences and walls must not be placed in any manner to hinder access to an easement.

C. In residential zones, fences that are streetward of the front wall of the house shall be limited to 5' in height, so long as the top 1' is constructed to be at least 80% open to views (e.g., wrought iron, chainlink, etc.). In other required side, street side and rear yard setbacks areas, solid fences shall be limited to 6' in height. See Exception for sound walls at 20.912.080.

D. In commercial and industrial zones, fences within the required setback area are limited to 6' in height. See Exception for sound walls at 20.912.080.

E. Land Use Permits cannot be issued for fences or walls that are in the public right-of-way.

F. Fences and walls shall not interfere with vision clearance at an intersection of roads or driveways. Fences and walls under 30" in height are generally allowed in a vision clearance triangle unless the topography causes a restriction of clear vision. Fences that are 80% open (such as wrought iron and chain link) are allowed in a vision clearance triangle when maintained in a manner that is clear of vegetation that could restrict clear vision. (Ord. M-4147 § 4, 12/07/2015; Ord. M-4105 § 3, 11/17/2014-Effective 12/17/14; Ord. M-3959 § 44, 07/19/2010; Ord. M-3922 § 43, 07/06/2009; Ord. M-3847 § 13, 11/19/2007; Ord. M-3840 § 40, 08/06/2007; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)