Sec. 20.152.020

Fencing & walls

• Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. requiring building permit7 ft

  Fences over seven (7) feet require a building permit.

• Non-view-obscuring fences not subject to heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. restrictions

  Non-view-obscuring fences, such as fences for containment of animals, chicken wire, hog wire, and similar loose-meshed wire fences that allow ninety (90) percent of light to pass through them are not subject to any height or location restrictions.

• Razor/Concertina wire prohibition

  Razor/Concertina wire is prohibited, whether individually or in conjunction with a fence or wall, unless approved through an Administrative Permit pursuant to Chapter 20.192 for security needs (i.e., an industrial user) or where required by County, State, or Federal Law or Regulation.

• Maximum individual retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.48 in

  An embankment to be retained that is over six (6) feet in height shall be benched so that no individual retaining wall exceeds a height of forty-eight (48) inches above the finished grade and each wall has a bench at least equal to the height of the wall.

• Temporary fencing removal period90 days

  Temporary fencing shall be removed within ninety (90) days after construction has been completed.

• Maximum temporary security fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  Temporary security fencing may be installed around the property lines of vacant property with approval from the Director. The maximum height of the fencing allowed shall be determined at the sole discretion of the Director, but it no case shall be greater than eight (8) feet in height.