18 - Amendments to the Fence Regulations City Code Article 4-11

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(1) Fence g gy p „ m rrrru a ppm are responsible for the determination and location of easements, rights-of-way, and utilities prior toliiii w,www ;wwlllwlllww;w�wli'w ii �: f a fence and [2,,r -construction of fences. (2) Fence ap{!34wGaRtS shall be responsible for researching and complying with all private deed restrictions or private subdivision requirements. (Ordinance 2008-008, sec. 2, adopted 3/24108; 1988 Code, sec. 11.5-5; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code) Sec. 4.11.006 Screening devices (a) When w1'2„gg,iiii„p j ed. Screening devices as described in this section may be a,llllowwJ p effn:itteld....in areas used for light industrial and heavy industrial activities. (b) When rewired. All wrecking yards, junkyards, salvage yards, landfills, demolition businesses, recycling businesses and automotive repair businesses which frequently store inoperative, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles due to abandonment by owner or for use in obtaining parts shall be fenced on all sides and shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way and from adjacent property; provided, however, a screening device as described in subsection (c)(2) herein shall not be permitted on property that is directly adjacent to or within 100 feet of an area zoned or used for residential purposes. (c) Materials. (1) A p rn:fli:lted.. iiimid....flpill"....j,'22 �a screening device equfi"ed to ' orri tru.ucie t he At .1-ast eight (8) feet in height and be constructed of wood, stone, masonry, brick, decorative concrete block, or other permanent material, have a completely solid area with no openings, and be permanently maintained. (2) A required screening device may be constructed of metal "R” wall panels mounted vertically, with a finished top cap of the same color as the fence panels; provided, however, metal "R” wall panels may not be used for screening or fencing within one hundred (100) feet of a residential zoning district or property used for residential purposes. (3) A landscaped strip or an earthen berm planted with trees or shrubs (living screen), including a minimum of eighty (80) percent non -deciduous trees or shrubs that will achieve sight and noise obstruction, may be provided as a screening device as an alternative to traditional fencing if approved by the board of adjustment. If a living screen is approved, the plant materials must be a minimum of six (6) feet in height at time of planting. (4) A combination of subsections (c)(2) and (3) may be provided as a screening device as an alternative to fencing or landscaping alone if approved by the board of adjustment. If a combination is approved, the screening and plant materials combined must be a minimum of eight (8) feet in height at time of installation and planting. (5) Alternate equivalent screening if approved by the board of adjustment. Page 8 of 11