Section 16.24.080 Fence height requirements.

A. No fence or other similar structure shall be erected in any required front yard of a dwelling to a height in excess of four (4) feet; nor shall any fence or other similar structure be erected in any side yard or rear yard to a height in excess of seven (7) feet except when authorized by a conditional use permit. Rear yards abutting against a front yard may not have a fence, hedge, or blockwall erected higher than four (4) feet except as allowed by a conditional use permit.

B. For dwellings on corner lots, fences other than see-thru fences erected in the side yard and rear yard bordering on a street shall be limited to a height of four (4) feet, unless a clear vision triangle, as defined herein, is maintained at all street intersections and automobile street accesses.

C. Where a fence is erected upon a retaining wall or where, for other reasons, there is a difference in the elevation of the surface of the land on either side of a fence, height of the fence shall be measured from a point halfway between the top of the retaining wall and the land on either side of the fence, but nothing herein contained shall be construed to restrict a fence to less than four (4) feet in height measured from the surface of the land on the side having the highest elevation. (PZSC § 03-11-008)

D. Temporary fences up to eight (8) feet in height of a see through type may be erected in any zone for construction and/or demolition purposes. Application for a temporary use permit shall be required as outlined in Section 16.24.150 of this Title.

E. Building permits shall be required and obtained from the Building Official for the construction of all fences prior to any fence being constructed.

F. In addition, all fences must meet the specific requirements of the zone in which it is constructed as defined herein.

(Ord. No. 94-15, Amended, 07/14/94; Ord. No. 96-07, Amended, 03/20/96; Ord. No. 97-01, Amended, 07/02/97)