Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Maximum 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.4 ft
In any front yard, height shall not exceed four feet.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. properties7 ft
Existing fences on historic properties may be repaired or replaced to a height matching the existing fence or seven feet, whichever is lower.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. when enclosing playground, park, schoolyard10 ft
When enclosing a playground, park, schoolyard or similar recreational facility, height shall not exceed ten feet in any yard.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in side or rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.7 ft
In any side or rear yard, and in yards abutting a public park, trail or unopened rights-of-way, height shall not exceed seven feet.
- Ornamental features not counted towards fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.
Ornamental features such as post caps or finials shall not count towards fence height.
- Retaining walls and natural topographic features exempt
The limitations of this section shall not be deemed to prohibit any necessary retaining wall or natural topographic feature.
From the ordinance
In any front yard, height shall not exceed four feet. In any side or rear yard, and in yards abutting a public park, trail or unopened rights-of-way, height shall not exceed seven feet. When enclosing a playground, park, schoolyard or similar recreational facility, height shall not exceed ten feet in any yard.