Extracted standards
4 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.
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.