Sec. 40.2-305

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• Maximum strands of barbed wire3 strands

  The proposed fence includes a maximum of three strands of barbed wire.

• Barbed wire prohibition

  Barbed wire is prohibited in all zoning districts unless specifically approved in accordance with a security plan.

• Chain link prohibition in historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. districts

  Chain link fencing is prohibited in historic districts and the D1 T3, D1 T4, D1 T5, and D1 T6 sub-districts.

• Chain link coating in industrial districts

  Chain link fencing in industrial districts shall be coated with black or green vinyl coated.

• Chain link fence opacity

  Chain link fencing shall not be opaque and shall not have slats.

• Screening requirement for chain link in certain districts

  Black or green vinyl coated chain link fencing in GMU, NMU, MU-H, and D1 SD zoning districts shall be screened with a Type C Buffer.

• Electric fencing prohibition

  Electric fencing is prohibited in all zoning districts with the exception of invisible fences used for containing pets.

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for major utilities, wireless, government, public safety8 ft

  Fences and walls in front, side, and rear yards of major utilities, wireless communication towers, government facilities, and other public safety uses shall not exceed eight feet.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials

  Prohibited materials for the construction of fences and walls include: debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, pallets, plywood, razor wire, or concertina wire in all zoning districts.

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. under security plan8 ft

  The proposed fence does not exceed eight feet.

• Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on vacant property4 ft

  The fence does not exceed four feet in all districts.

• Minimum transparencyGround-floor transparencyThe share of a ground-floor street wall that must be windows rather than blank surface. for vacant property fence50 pct

  Fencing maintains a minimum transparency of 50 percent.