16.03.070 Fencing standards.
A. Maximum Height.
1. Front Yards. The maximum height of free-standing walls, fences, or hedges placed in the front yard of residential buildings shall be three feet unless a taller masonry wall is required, per the responsible official, to mitigate significant noise impacts.
2. Side or Rear Yard. The maximum height of free-standing walls, fences, or hedges placed in the side or rear yard of residential buildings shall be seven feet unless a taller masonry wall is required, per the responsible official, to mitigate significant noise impacts.
3. Transparent Fencing. The maximum height of any decorative wall or fence which allows visibility, such as wrought iron or split rail fences, shall be eight feet.
B. Chain Link Fencing.
1. All chain link fences shall be set back at least three feet from the back of the sidewalk to allow for landscaping elements to screen the fence.
2. Temporary construction fences are exempt from the above requirements.
C. Prohibited Material. Electrified and other dangerous fences are prohibited. Barbed and razor wire is prohibited in all zones except for light industrial or light industrial/commercial zones where the barbed and razor wire shall be placed on security fences at a minimum height of six feet from the ground. No portion of any barbed or razor wire located on a security fence shall extend into the right-of-way. (Ord. 1539 §30, 2019; Ord. 1480 §10, 2015).