§ 27-272. Fence and wall materials.

The following standards shall apply to fences and walls.

(1)

Adjoining right-of-way. In all single-family detached dwelling developments, wire fencing materials, including chain-link fencing with plastic, vinyl, or wooden inserts shall not be used adjoining a street right-of-way. The architectural treatment of poured concrete, common aggregate block or concrete block walls requires review and approval by the community development director. This provision shall not preclude the use of chain link fencing as a security fence around stormwater facilities ([see] Figure 15-2).

Figure 15-2: Examples of Permissible Fence Types

(2)

Fences along all property lines. Walls and fences constructed along all property lines shall be constructed with a finished side toward the neighboring property.

a.

Wall and fences shall be constructed of wood, brick, block, vinyl, PVC, stone, metal, stucco, split rail, or wrought iron.

b.

Prohibited materials:

1.

Barbed wire, razor wire, or electrically charged fencing shall not be approved for any single-family dwelling lots. Barbed wire may be used for security strands in all but single-family dwelling districts at a height of at least six feet above grade.

2.

The use of plywood/sheet goods, canvas, cloth, vinyl sheeting, EFIS, or other nondurable materials is prohibited.

3.

Chainlink fencing with plastic, vinyl, wooden, or other inserts is prohibited.

4.

No wall or fence shall be constructed of exposed concrete block, tires, junk, or other discarded materials.

(c)

Materials not permitted in subsection (a) nor explicitly prohibited in subsection (b) may be utilized upon review and approval by the community development director.

(d)

Chainlink fencing, where permitted, shall be vinyl coated, black or green.

(e)

Painted or stained wood shall be maintained.

(f)

Metal fencing shall be painted or vinyl coated.

(g)

Fence supports shall face inwards.

(h)

Posts shall be anchored in concrete.

(i)

Fences may step down a slope, however supports shall be vertical and plumb.

(Ord. No. 2018-03-05, § I, 3-26-2018)