§ 309-40. Fences, walls and hedges.

Fences are useful for separating uses, defining transitions from the public sidewalk to private property, guiding pedestrians to entrances, and screening unsightly views. Fences shall be subject to the provisions of article 235 except as follows:

(A)

Chain-link fences are prohibited in the front yard. Vinyl coated chain link fences are permitted along rear and interior side property lines.

(B)

Decorative fencing is permitted in all districts and is the only type of fencing permitted in any front yard. Decorative fencing shall not exceed four (4) feet in height, unless otherwise provided. Approved decorative fencing materials are wooden shadowbox, decorative aluminum, steel, iron, PVC, and solid masonry walls with paint over stucco.

(C)

Barb or razor wire fencing shall be prohibited.

(D)

Wood fences shall be constructed of cedar or other heavy timber that will not create a run-down appearance after sustained exposure to the elements. Caps shall be part of the fence design to protect the end grain of the slats.

(E)

Whenever possible, fences should be combined with other elements such as plant material.

(F)

Fences shall generally be considered an extension of the adjacent structure or architectural elements, and the materials and colors should be compatible.

(G)

Walls or fences shall be used to screen pedestrian routes and spaces from service, utility, or sanitation areas, and shall include a three-foot wide landscape strip to soften the appearance. This landscape strip shall include shrubs or groundcover in compliance with the landscaping requirements of the code, and shall be properly maintained.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 7, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2016-013, § 6, 7-26-16)