Article 36, Section 36.3

Fencing & walls

• Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement method

  Fence height is measured from the nearest adjoining grade. In the case of differing grades, fences are measured from the lowest adjoining grade. Lattice or other decorative elements are counted toward the total fence height.

• Fence setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from sidewalk on exterior side18 in

  The fence must be set back eighteen (18) inches from the sidewalk

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on exterior side (street sideSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.)6 ft

  Fences are limited to six (6) feet in height in the side yard adjacent to the street on corner lots

• Maximum combination solid/open fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft

  All combination solid/open fences located in the required front yard shall not exceed five (5) feet in height

• Maximum solid fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.3 ft

  All solid fences located in the required front yard shall not exceed three (3) feet in height

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in interior side and rear yards7 ft

  All fences, regardless of type, are limited to seven (7) feet in height in the side or rear yards

• Maximum fence/hedge heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in vision triangle3 ft

  no solid fence or hedge exceeding three (3) feet in height shall be located within a fifteen-foot vision triangle

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials in mixed use zones

  Chain link fencing, barbed-wire, razor-wire, and corrugated metal fencing are prohibited in Mixed Use Corridor (MUC), Mixed Use Neighborhood (MUN) and Mixed Use Transitional (MUT) Zoning Districts

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials in residential zones

  Electrically charged fences, barbed wire, razor wire or other types of wire fences are prohibited in residential zones

• Vision triangle distance15 ft

  within a fifteen-foot vision triangle on either side of a driveway providing access to required on-site parking or where two (2) streets intersect on the corner