Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Director review heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase25 pct
The director's review may increase the maximum height regulations not to exceed 25% of the amount specified in Section 17.08.130.D.
Where the ground elevation within 6 feet of the base of a fence differs from one side of the fence to the other, the height shall be measured from the side with the highest natural grade.
- Fence placement
Fences and walls shall be located behind the property line and behind any utilities or shall be located at least 12 feet behind the face of the curb
- MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. fence max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Fencing for multifamily developments shall be a masonry wall, tubular steel fence, or comparable material, up to 6 feet in height.
- New production home fence max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Fencing for new production homes shall be a masonry wall, adjacent to the rear and side yards, up to 6 feet in height.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials
The use of chain link, barbed wire, razor wire, electrical fence, glass and other similar objects of a hazardous characteristic shall not be permitted for residential uses.
- Subdivision perimeter wall max heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
A masonry wall within a minimum height of 5 feet and a maximum height of 6 feet shall be constructed along the perimeter of a subdivision
- Subdivision perimeter wall min heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
A masonry wall within a minimum height of 5 feet and a maximum height of 6 feet shall be constructed along the perimeter of a subdivision
- Temporary fencing
A temporary fence may be installed for vacant properties with an approval of a Director's Review subject to time limits, materials, and other conditions of approval.
From the ordinance
Fences and walls shall be located behind the property line and behind any utilities or shall be located at least 12 feet behind the face of the curb. Fencing for new production homes shall be a masonry wall, adjacent to the rear and side yards, up to 6 feet in height. Fencing for multifamily developments shall be a masonry wall, tubular steel fence, or comparable material, up to 6 feet in height. A masonry wall within a minimum height of 5 feet and a maximum height of 6 feet shall be constructed along the perimeter of a subdivision.