Sec. 78-115.2(d)

Fencing & walls

• Chain link fence restrictions

  Chain link fencing is permitted only for the following purposes: to surround tennis courts, ball fields, playgrounds, other recreational facilities not located on a lot with a single-family detached or single-family attached dwelling, and schools not associated with a home-based child care business; to surround construction sites or construction staging areas for a period of consecutive two years.

• Fence finished side orientation

  The more 'finished' side of the fence shall face the perimeter of the lot, rather than facing the interior of the lot.

• Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. deviation allowance5 pct

  When measuring the height of a fence or wall, the measurement shall allow for an average deviation of up to five percent of the allowable maximum height.

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

  In all cases, heights are measured from natural grade.

• Fence maintenance lean angle20 degrees

  Any post or section that leans more than 20 degrees from vertical shall be promptly repaired to correct that condition.

• Allowed fence materials

  Fences or walls shall be constructed of customary fencing or wall materials, including solid wood, masonry, stone, brick, wrought iron, decorative metal materials, or products designed to resemble these materials.

• Fence post finial allowance6 in

  Fence and wall posts shall not exceed the maximum allowed fence height by more than six inches inclusive of finials or other decorative elements.

• Nonresidential fence max 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

  Fences or walls up to and including four feet in height may be located within a required setback or required yard.

• Nonresidential fence max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in rear/side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.7 ft

  Fences and walls up to and including seven feet in height may be located within a required rear yard or required side yard.

• Perimeter fence break depth2 ft

  A break in the plane of a fence or wall shall be at least two feet in depth (measured perpendicular to the street).

• Perimeter fence break length40 ft

  A break in the plane of a fence or wall shall be at least 40 feet long (measured parallel to the street).

• Perimeter fence maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Perimeter fences or walls shall not exceed six feet in height measured from natural grade.

• Perimeter fence maximum unbroken length200 ft

  The maximum length of unbroken fence or wall plane shall be 200 feet.

• Perimeter fence distance from ROW (up to 4ft)3 ft

  Perimeter fences and walls up to and including four feet in height shall be at least three feet from the edge of right-of-way.

• Perimeter fence distance from ROW (over 4ft)6 ft

  Perimeter fences and walls over four feet in height shall be at least six feet from the edge of right-of-way.

• Perimeter fence shrub heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. at installation24 in

  Shrubs shall be 18 to 24 inches tall at the time of installation.

• Perimeter fence shrub spacing5 ft

  One evergreen shrub is installed for each five feet of fence or wall frontage along the public right-of-way.

• Perimeter fence tree substitution3 shrubs_per_tree

  One under story or ornamental tree may be substituted for every three evergreen shrubs.

• 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.

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

  Barbed wire fences and above-ground electrified fences are prohibited in all zoning districts.

• Recreational fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. exemption

  Customary fencing provided as a part of a permitted tennis court, ball field, or other recreational facility shall be exempt from the height restrictions of this section.

• Residential fence max 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

  Fences or walls up to and including four feet in height may be located within any required setback or yard.

• Residential fence max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in rear/side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.7 ft

  Fences and walls up to and including seven feet in height may be located within a required rear yard or required side yard.

• Retaining wall distance from property line2 ft

  A retaining wall shall not be located closer than two feet to a property line.

• Roadway sound wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. exemption

  Walls and fences installed by the town, county, or state for the purpose of protecting property abutting streets from roadway noise are exempt from the height restrictions of this section.

• Secondary front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. fence distance from pavement11.5 ft

  No fence or wall exceeding four feet in height located within a secondary front setback on the property shall be closer than 11.5 feet from edge of pavement or gravel along public rights-of-way without sidewalks or trails.

• Secondary front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. fence distance from sidewalk3 ft

  No fence or wall exceeding four feet in height located within a secondary front setback on the property shall be closer than three feet from the edge of a sidewalk or trail closest to the principal structure along public rights-of-way.

• Security fence maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.9 ft

  Security fences in commercial and industrial zoning districts shall not exceed nine feet in height.

• Temporary chain link fence duration2 years

  To surround construction sites or construction staging areas for a period of consecutive two years.

• Temporary chain link fence extension6 months

  A time extension for a period of six months may be granted by the zoning administrator. No more than two consecutive extensions shall be granted.

• Temporary chain link fence removal10 days

  The fencing shall be removed within ten days of completion of related construction.

• Underground electric fence allowed

  Underground electric fences designed for control of domestic animals are permitted.