22.44.1310

Fencing & walls

• Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement method3 ft

  The height of a fence or wall shall be measured at the highest average ground level within three feet of either side of said wall or fence. To allow for variation in topography, the height of a required fence or wall may vary an amount not to exceed six inches

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

  the director may permit fences or walls within any required yard on flag lots to a height not to exceed six feet.

• Fuel modification zone fencing6 ft

  Fencing that is non-wildlife permeable may surround the immediate development and extend no further than the outer extent of Fuel Modification Zone A (typically 20 feet from structures that require fuel modification), and shall be solely for safety purposes. Fencing shall be no more than six feet in height. Fencing that is wildlife permeable may extend no further than the outer extent of Fuel Modification Zone B (100 feet from structures that require fuel modification).

• Gates must be wildlife-permeable

  Gates must be wildlife-permeable, and shall only be allowed on roads or driveways that provide access to one property except where such gate is necessary to prohibit vehicular access to public parkland.

• Fencing prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in H1 habitat100 ft

  Fencing, gates, or walls within H1 habitat area, or within 100 feet of H1 habitat area, is prohibited, except where necessary for public safety or habitat protection or restoration.

• Maximum corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (5+ ft from highway)6 ft

  nor exceed six feet in height where five feet or more from said highway line.

• Maximum corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft

  Fences and walls within a required corner side yard shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height where closer than five feet to the highway line

• Maximum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft

  Fences and walls within a required front yard shall not exceed a height of three and one-half feet.

• Maximum interior side/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Fences and walls within a required interior side or rear yard shall not exceed six feet in height

• Maximum retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Retaining walls not to exceed six feet in height are permitted in all yards.

• Pedestrian access restriction prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Gates, walls, fences, guardhouses, barriers, or other structures designed to regulate or restrict pedestrian access within private street easements where they have the potential to limit, deter, or prevent public pedestrian access to the shoreline, trails, or parklands are prohibited.

• Perimeter fencing prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Perimeter fencing of a parcel is prohibited.

• Retaining wall topped with fence

  Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade and is located on a front, side or rear lot line, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence or wall of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed.

• Retaining wall fillGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Where a wall or fence is located in the required yard adjacent to a retaining wall containing a fill, such wall or fence shall be set back from said retaining wall a distance of one foot for each one foot in height, to a maximum distance of five feet

• Retaining wall terracing

  Slopes utilizing retaining walls shall be terraced and landscaped with locally-indigenous and site-appropriate landscape species. Such revegetation efforts shall be completed before the rainy season, which is October 15 through April 15 of the subsequent year. Landscaping shall screen the wall.

• Spikes/wire/barbs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Fences and walls shall not be constructed of or topped with spikes, wire, barbs, razors, or any other similar material. Barbed-wire and chainlink fencing is prohibited.

• Wall sections required10 ft

  Walls more than 10 feet in length shall be divided into sections and made of materials similar in appearance to surrounding natural elements.

• Wildlife movement restriction

  All fencing shall be sited and designed to not restrict wildlife movement, except where temporary fencing is required to keep wildlife away from habitat restoration areas.

• Wildlife movement restriction prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Gates, walls, fences, guardhouses, barriers, or other structures that prevent the movement of wildlife through developed areas to access adjacent open space resources are prohibited.