3.7 Fences, Walls and/or Hedges

Fences, walls, and hedges higher than six feet may be erected or allowed within the buildable area, provided that any physical structure over six feet in height shall receive conditional use approval and a zoning clearance. Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed four feet in height within any required front yard or side street side yard and shall not exceed six feet within any required rear yard or interior side yard. Where a fence, wall, or hedge occurs along a property line separating two lots and there is a difference in the grade of the properties, the fence, wall, or hedge may be erected or allowed to the maximum height permitted on either side of the property line. 3.7.1 Restrictions on Materials Chain link fences over six feet are prohibited in all zones with the following exceptions which must be approved by the Planning Commission. (a) For recreational facilities such as tennis courts or other Town facilities, (b) As temporary vegetation protection during construction as directed by the Planning Commission. (c) Chain link fences over six feet in height may be permitted in other circumstances by the Planning Commission when it is found that the fence is necessary in the interest of security or public safety, and when the fencing needs cannot be reasonably met with any other type of fencing.