20.50.290 FW-04 – Residential fence and wall standards.
This fence and wall standards (FW) section applies to the following zoning districts:
R1 R2 M1 M2
The following standards shall apply:
A. Height.
1. Front or Side Yard. Fences and walls in front or side yards shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
2. Rear Yard. Fences and walls in rear yards shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
B. Types.
1. Permitted Materials in Front and Side Yards. Wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.
2. Permitted Materials in Rear Yards. Vinyl, zinc or powder coated chain link, wood, composite outdoor wood, stone, masonry, wrought iron, and decorative metal shall be permitted fence and wall materials.
3. Prohibited Material. Fences and walls shall not incorporate metal or plastic slats in chain link fences; and barbed wire, above ground electrified wires, razor wire, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence material are prohibited. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.29.]