Section H. - Walls and Fences

Fencing & walls

• Fence drainage restriction

  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.

• Fence location restrictions

  Fences or walls shall be located outside of the public right-of-way... Fences and walls may be located within any required yard. Fences located within an easement shall receive written authorization from the easement holder or the city.

• Fence maintenance requirement

  All fences and walls and associated landscaping shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe and attractive condition.

• Fence safety restriction

  No fence or wall shall be constructed in a manner or in a location that impairs safety or sight-lines for pedestrians and vehicles traveling on public rights-of-way.

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in nonresidential districts8 ft

  A fence or wall in any professional, commercial, or manufacturing district shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height above the existing grade.

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential districts7 ft

  A fence or wall in any residential zoning district shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height above the existing grade, unless approved by the zoning administrator.

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in sight triangle24 in

  Fences or walls shall be located outside of the public right-of-way, and may not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in height if located within a required sight triangle.