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This fence and wall standards (FW) section applies to the following zoning districts:
A4 IS LB GC HC CP I1 I2 HI

The following standards shall apply:

A. Height.

1. Front and Side Yard. Fences and walls in the front or side yard shall not exceed three (3) feet in height and shall be decorative in nature.

2. Rear Yard. Fences and walls in the rear yard shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height and must be associated with securing outdoor storage or vehicles, or industrial uses. Otherwise, all fences or walls in rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

B. Height Exceptions. Fences that surround a swimming pool are allowed up to eight (8) feet in height.

C. 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 above ground electrified wires, broken glass, sharpened top spikes, or similarly hazardous fence material are prohibited. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited unless granted permission from the Zoning Administrator upon providing acceptable proof that an extraordinary need exists. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.32.]