10-11-10 HEIGHT OF FENCES, WALLS, OR HEDGES
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A. Specified: Except as otherwise required in section 10-11-9 of this chapter, in residential zones; a fence, wall, or similar device will be regulated as follows:
B. Front yards:
In front yards, fencing shall not exceed 4 feet inside the front yard setback. A fence must be setback at least 9 feet from the back or curb. Where no curb and gutter exist, a fence must be setback at least 9 feet from the edge of the street right of way as determined by the City. In no case can a fence be located within 1’ of a sidewalk.
C. Side and rear yards:
Fencing in interior side or rear yards shall not exceed a height of 6 feet, excluding any corner side yard area.
D. Corner lots:
In the corner side yard area that fronts onto a street, a fence, wall, or similar device located within the side setback is permitted provided the fence or wall does not exceed a maximum height of 6 feet, and shall be located outside of the minimum clear view as defined in 10-11-9, and is located behind the front plane of the primary building structure. Such fence, wall, hedge, or similar device must be setback at least 9’ from the back of curb. In no case can a fence be located within 1’ of a sidewalk.
E. Exceptions:
Exceptions to the provisions of this section including any fence or retaining wall exceeding six feet (6') in height must be approved as a conditional use by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall consider location of driveways, adjacent sidewalks, street widths, safety of pedestrians, and overall visibility when evaluating a situation.
F. Permit Required; Fee:
All persons desiring to erect a fence within any residential district within the city must obtain a fence permit. The applicant will submit the following at the city office:
1. An accurate site plan of the property drawn to scale of not less than one-inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20'), showing the property lines, streets, house, setback lines and where the fence will be located. (Ord. 2004-08, 11-6-2004)
2. A permit fee shall be set forth in the fee schedule.