Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

2,415 standards in Fencing & walls

Fences and walls compliance

compliance_required

Fencing & walls

“Fences and walls shall be regulated in accordance with article 7 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.”

Buena Vista, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Buena Vista →

Maximum rear yard fence height

rear_yard_fence_max_height_ft

8 ft

Fencing & walls

“Rear yard fences or walls (as measured from back wall of primary building) shall be no greater than 8 feet in height.”

Buena Vista, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Buena Vista →

Maximum height for other fences

other_fence_max_height_ft

4 ft

Fencing & walls

“Other fences shall be no greater than 4 feet in height and walls no greater than 3 feet in height in the front yard setback.”

Buena Vista, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Buena Vista →

Maximum front yard wall height

front_yard_wall_max_height_ft

3 ft

Fencing & walls

“Other fences shall be no greater than 4 feet in height and walls no greater than 3 feet in height in the front yard setback.”

Buena Vista, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Buena Vista →

Fence distance from sidewalk, alley, or public right of way

fence_distance_from_sidewalk_ft

2 ft

Fencing & walls

“A fence or wall must be two feet from any sidewalk, alley, or public right of way.”

Cape Charles, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Cape Charles →

Fence distance from adjacent property boundary

fence_distance_from_property_line_in

1 in

Fencing & walls

“In residential areas, fences and walls may be no closer than one inch from adjacent property boundaries (unless adjacent property owners agree to jointly construct the fence on the property line)”

Cape Charles, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Cape Charles →

Maximum fence height in corner side yard

max_fence_height_corner_side_yard_ft

4 ft

Fencing & walls

“No fence or wall in a corner side yard shall exceed four feet in height.”

Cape Charles, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Cape Charles →

Fence height threshold for substantial alteration

max_fence_height_ft

3.5 ft

Fencing & walls

“Landscaping which involves major changes of grade or walls and fences more than three-and-one-half feet in height.”

Cape Charles, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Cape Charles →

Maximum recreational court fence height

max_recreational_court_fence_height_ft

12 ft

Fencing & walls

“Fences immediately surrounding any tennis court, volleyball court, basketball court or any area used for any similar purpose shall be permitted up to a maximum height of 12 feet.”

Clifton Forge, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Clifton Forge →

Prohibited fence materials

prohibited_fence_materials

Fencing & walls

“The use of barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire and similar wire types shall be prohibited in any residential zoning district.”

Clifton Forge, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Clifton Forge →

Barbed wire prohibited in residential districts

barbed_wire_prohibited_residential

Fencing & walls

“The use of barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire and similar wire types shall be prohibited in any residential zoning district.”

Clifton Forge, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Clifton Forge →

Maximum height for recreational court fences

recreational_court_max_height_ft

12 ft

Fencing & walls

“Fences immediately surrounding any tennis court, volleyball court, basketball court or any area used for any similar purpose shall be permitted up to a maximum height of 12 feet.”

Clifton Forge, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Clifton Forge →

Maximum height for public facility fencing

public_facility_max_height_ft

10 ft

Fencing & walls

“may have such protective fencing as is required by such codes, up to a maximum height of ten feet.”

Clifton Forge, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Clifton Forge →

Decorative posts may exceed height

decorative_post_exemption

Fencing & walls

“Decorative fence posts, wall columns, and gateposts may exceed the maximum heights for fences and walls, provided the widths do not exceed 18 inches, separated by 5 feet, and not exceed fence height by more than 18 inches.”

Clifton Forge, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Clifton Forge →

Gate swing direction

gate_swing_direction

Fencing & walls

“Gates of fences abutting sidewalk must open to the inside.”

Colonial Beach, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Beach →

Screening must be visually opaque

screening_opaque

Fencing & walls

“Screening shall be visually opaque and shall be constructed of a durable material.”

Colonial Heights, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →

Minimum height of dumpster screen

dumpster_screen_min_height_ft

6 ft

Fencing & walls

“All dumpsters and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides by an opaque enclosure that has a minimum height of six feet.”

Colonial Heights, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →

Maximum fence height in side and rear yards

max_fence_height_side_rear_ft

7 ft

Fencing & walls

“The maximum height of a fence shall not exceed seven feet in the side and rear yard.”

Colonial Heights, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →

Maximum fence height in front of building line

max_fence_height_front_in

42 in

Fencing & walls

“On any lot, fences located in front of the building line shall not exceed 42 inches in height.”

Colonial Heights, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →

Prohibited fence types in front yard

front_yard_fence_type_prohibition

Fencing & walls

“No solid/privacy or chain link or other wire type fencing shall be permitted in the front yard.”

Colonial Heights, VA0

▸Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Colonial Heights →