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Section 507 - Fences and Walls

A.Fences shall not impede access by any adjoining property owner to use or access their property.
B.Fences shall not impede access by emergency services personnel. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Ordinance, fences and walls shall comply with the following general standards:

C.Residential Zoning Districts - The maximum height of a fence or wall in a residential zoning district shall be 6 feet, except in required front setbacks, where the maximum height of a solid fence or wall shall be 48 inches unless it is located within the Clear Sight Triangle (See Section 501 of this Ordinance).

D.Commercial Zoning Districts - The maximum height of a fence or wall in a commercial zoning district shall be 8 feet, except in required front or street side setbacks, where the maximum height of a solid fence or wall shall be 48 inches unless it is located in the clear sight triangle (See Section 501 of this Ordinance).
E.All Other Zoning Districts - The maximum height of a fence or wall in all other zoning district shall be 8 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district , except in required front or street side setbacks, where the maximum height of a solid fence shall be 48 inches unless it is located in the clear sigh triangle (See Section 501 of this Ordinance).
F.Fence or Wall Height - Fence or wall heights shall be measured from finished grade on the highest side of the fence or wall to the top of the fence or wall.