2008-008-ORD-ADDING NEW CHAPTER 11.5 ENTITLED FENCE REGULATIONS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES

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iii. On lots which are zoned and used for LI or HI purposes. b. If permitted, ornamental fences may be permitted in a front yard in residentially zoned areas if not designed or serving as an enclosure. Ornamental fences include such things as split rail, picket, decorated metal, and brick fences, but not such things as chain link, wire, or other similar fences. c. In residentially zoned areas, no fence over forty-two (42) inches in height above the average grade of the yard shall be permitted from the front building line to the street right-of--way line. d. In residentially zoned areas, all front yard fences shall have a minimum of 50 percent open area for passage of air and light. (2) Side yard fence requirements. Fences may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet on any side property line up to the building line of the principal structure. (3) Rear yard fence requirements. Fences may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet on the rear property line up to the building line of the principal structure. (4) Corner lot fence requirements, areas used or zoned for residential purposes. a. On all corner lots in residential districts which have opposing rear lot lines, whether directly or across an alley, fences may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet along the side and rear yard lines. (5) No fence adjacent to a required subdivision screening wall, whether parallel or perpendicular to the wall, may be constructed higher than the height of the subdivision screening wall unless granted a variance by the board of adjustment. (6) Fences around tennis courts, regardless of the district in which they are located, may be constructed to a maximum height of 12 feet. Such fences shall be chain link or other open view material so as to minimize the visual impact of the fence. Fence arms shall not be allowed on tennis court fences. -6-