§ 18.24.210. Fences, hedges and walls.

Fences, hedges and walls may be erected in any district subject to the following conditions:

A.

Fences, hedges and walls shall not exceed six feet in height from original grade on the lot or within all rear and side property lines on interior lot lines, and on or to the rear of all front yard setback lines.

B.

No fence, hedge or wall over forty-eight inches in height shall be erected in any front yard, or in the side yard on the street side of either a corner lot or on a lot, the rear line of which abuts the side line of an adjoining lot.

C.

The street intersection of a corner lot shall have no fence, hedge or wall exceeding thirty-six inches in height within a triangle of twenty-five feet along the side of each street as measured from the intersection.

D.

Trees located within the twenty-five-foot triangle referenced in subsection C above shall have limbs trimmed and maintained to a minimum of eight feet off the finished grade.

E.

Fences or structures exceeding the allowable height to enclose tennis courts, similar areas, or unusual privacy requirements may be erected subject to the obtaining of a use permit therefore and such use is found to not reduce public safety patrol and access capabilities.

F.

A fence permit shall be obtained from the city prior to the erection or installation of any fence or wall. The city clerk shall establish fees and procedures for the issuance of fence permits, including fees for failure to obtain such a permit or to comply with other city requirements. All such fees shall become effective immediately upon their approval by city council resolution. The permit shall issue upon representation that the design complies with city requirements, is safe, and is located on the applicant's property. The erection of a fence which does not comply with the requirements, or failure to obtain such a permit before commencing construction, shall constitute a violation of this code and be punishable as provided in California Government Code Section 36900(b), or any successor statute, as it exists at the time of the violation.

G.

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to identify the property corners prior to the construction.

(Ord. 386-2008 § 1, 2008: Ord. 203-78 § 1(part), 1978; Ord. 45-63 § 5.10, 1963).

(Ord. No. 403-2012, § 1, 2-9-2012; Ord. No. 410-2012, §§ 2—4, 12-13-2012)