Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

2,415 standards in Fencing & walls

Fence details required

fence_details_required

Fencing & walls

The location, height, type and material of all fences, walls, screen planting and landscape details of all buildings and grounds.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum fence height between street and front building line

max_fence_height_front_ft

4 ft
Fencing & walls

No fence or wall between a street and a front building line shall be more than four feet in height

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum fence height in residential districts without special use permit

max_fence_height_residential_ft

7 ft
Fencing & walls

A fence or wall in any residential zoning district shall not exceed seven feet in height above the existing grade without approval of a special use permit

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum fence height in business districts without special use permit

max_fence_height_business_ft

8 ft
Fencing & walls

A fence or wall in any business zoning district shall not exceed eight feet in height above the existing grade without approval of a special use permit

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Chain-link fencing prohibited in Old and Historic District

chain_link_prohibited_historic

Fencing & walls

Old and Historic District: chain-link fencing is prohibited.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Prohibited fence materials

prohibited_fence_materials

Fencing & walls

Fences or walls made of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, or waste materials are prohibited in all zoning districts

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum fence height between street and front building line

max_front_fence_height_ft

4 ft
Fencing & walls

No fence or wall between a street and a front building line shall be more than four feet in height

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum fence height in residential districts without SUP

max_residential_fence_height_ft

7 ft
Fencing & walls

A fence or wall in any residential zoning district shall not exceed seven feet in height above the existing grade without approval of a special use permit

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Maximum fence height in business districts without SUP

max_business_fence_height_ft

8 ft
Fencing & walls

A fence or wall in any business zoning district shall not exceed eight feet in height above the existing grade without approval of a special use permit

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Chain-link fencing in residential districts shall not include opaque slats

chain_link_residential_opaque_slats_prohibited

Fencing & walls

Residential districts: chain-link fencing is permitted on lots within residential zoning districts, provided it does not include opaque slats.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

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

chain_link_industrial_vinyl_color

Fencing & walls

Industrial districts: chain-link fencing shall be allowed on lots within industrial zoning districts, provided it is coated with black or dark green vinyl.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Chain-link fencing in business/PTD districts shall not be visible from street right-of-way

chain_link_business_visibility

Fencing & walls

Business/planned districts: chain-link fencing shall only be allowed on lots within business or PTD zoning districts where the chain-link fencing is not visible from any street right-of-way.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Chain-link fencing prohibited in Old and Historic District

chain_link_historic_prohibited

Fencing & walls

Old and Historic District: chain-link fencing is prohibited.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Prohibited fence materials

prohibited_fence_materials

Fencing & walls

Fences or walls made of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, or waste materials are prohibited in all zoning districts

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Chain-link fencing prohibited in Old and Historic District

chain_link_fencing_prohibited_historic

Fencing & walls

Old and Historic District: chain-link fencing is prohibited.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Perimeter fence height

perimeter_fence_height

8 ft
Fencing & walls

The mobile home park shall be screened along its perimeter with an approved eight-foot tall fence or a planted vegetated buffer that will grow at least eight feet tall within a four-year period and that will also provide a 100 percent visual barrier.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Accomack County Unincorporated

Security fence height

security_fence_height_ft

6 ft
Fencing & walls

Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Accomack County Unincorporated

Screening fence height

screening_fence_height_ft

8 ft
Fencing & walls

The mobile home park shall be screened along its perimeter with an approved eight-foot tall fence or a planted vegetated buffer that will grow at least eight feet tall within a four-year period and that will also provide a 100 percent visual barrier.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Accomack County Unincorporated

Minimum security fence height

min_security_fence_height_ft

6 ft
Fencing & walls

Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Accomack County Unincorporated

Minimum fence height

min_fence_height_in

61 in
Fencing & walls

Any fencing on the interior of the buffer/screening area of ground-mounted energy facilities may not be at a height of less than 61 inches or greater than 96 inches

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Albemarle County