§ 20-1023. Height.

Any fence over six and one-half feet must receive a conditional use permit. The fence height is measured from grade to the highest point on the fence. All other residential fences shall meet the following standards:

(1)

Side yards and rear yards. In any side or rear yard on lots, the height of fences shall not exceed six and one-half feet.

(2)

Front yards. Fences in the required front yard setback area that are opaque shall not exceed three feet in height. Chain link fences in this area shall not exceed four feet in height. All other open fences in this area shall not exceed six and one-half feet in height.

(3)

Corner or double fronted lots. In addition to the other provisions contained in this section, fences located on corner or double fronted lots shall be subject to the following provisions:

a.

Any fence within the required front yard setback area shall not exceed three feet in height if opaque construction, or four feet in height if open construction.

b.

The maximum height of a fence shall conform to the requirements of fences in front yards within the corner site triangle. Two sides of corner site triangle commence at the corner of the lot located at the intersection of the two streets and run a distance of 30 feet back along the lot lines abutting the streets. The third side of the triangle is a straight line joining the end points of the adjacent sides.

c.

The front shall be determined by the location of the garage.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. VI, § 12(6-12-9), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 181, § 2, 3-8-93; Ord. No. 240, § 25, 7-24-95)