Section 36.493

Other

• Chain link in agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them. districts

  Chain link fencing is permitted on lots within agricultural zoning districts.

• Chain link in business/planned districts

  Chain link fencing shall only be allowed on lots within 'B' or 'P' zoning districts where the chain link fencing is not visible from any street right-of-way. The chain link fencing shall be coated with black or dark green. Where opaque fencing is required, the chain link fencing may include black or dark green opaque slats.

• Chain link in industrial districts

  Chain link fencing shall be allowed on lots within 'I' zoning districts, provided it is coated with black or dark green vinyl. Where opaque fencing is required, the chain link fencing may include black or dark green opaque slats.

• Chain link in residential districts

  Chain link fencing is permitted on lots within residential zoning districts, provided it does not include opaque slats.

• Fence blocking drainage prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  No fence or wall shall be installed in a manner or in a location so as to block or divert a natural drainage flow on to or off of any other land, unless the fence or wall has specifically been approved as part of an approved stormwater management plan.

• Finished side to outside

  Wherever a fence or wall is installed, if one side of the fence or wall appears more 'finished' than the other, then the more 'finished' side of the fence shall face the perimeter of the lot rather than the interior of the lot.

• Permitted fence materials

  Fences and walls shall be constructed of any combination of treated wood posts and vertically-oriented planks, rot-resistant wood, wrought iron, decorative metal materials, brick, stone, masonry materials, or products designed to resemble these materials.

• Fence in public right-of-way prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Fences or walls shall not be located within the public right-of-way.

• Uniformity along lot side

  All fencing or wall segments located along a single lot side shall be composed of a uniform style, material, and color compatible with other parts of the fence.

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

  Fences or walls made of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, or waste materials are prohibited in all zoning districts unless such materials have been recycled and reprocessed into new building materials.