Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Commercial/industrial fences
Fences in commercial and industrial zones are permitted if they comply with residential fencing requirements in Section 32-91(g)(1) and (2). In commercial and industrial zones, the conditional use permit process shall be used for any non-conforming fences.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.4 ft
No fence or wall in a corner side yard shall exceed four feet in height.
- Materials restrictions
Certain materials such as razor, barbed, or similar wire are not permitted in residential areas. Chain link fencing is acceptable in rear yards not facing a public street. All fencing must be constructed with finished side facing the exterior of the property or neighbor.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line in residential1 in
In residential areas, fences and walls may be no closer than one inch from adjacent property boundaries (unless adjacent property owners agree to jointly construct the fence on the property line).
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from sidewalk/alley/right-of-way2 ft
A fence or wall must be two feet from any sidewalk, alley, or public right of way.
From the ordinance
A fence or wall must be two feet from any sidewalk, alley, or public right of way. ... No fence or wall in a corner side yard shall exceed four feet in height.