Chapter 17.24 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES

Sections:

17.24.010 Applicability.

17.24.020 Height limitations.

17.24.030 Fence materials.

17.24.040 Required walls.

New development shall conform to the following standards for fences, walls, and hedges. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

A. Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed forty-two inches in height in front setback area nor seven feet in height in any required rear and side setback areas. Wrought iron fences are allowed up to forty-two inches in the front setback area, provided any support pilasters are a maximum twelve inches wide, do not exceed forty-two inches in height, and are spaced a minimum of six feet apart.

B. In the RR, R-1, R-2, R-3, and MU zones, in the case of two adjoining or contiguous parcels which have a difference in ground elevation, an additional fence height may be allowed between side or rear setback area for a total height of six feet at the highest finished grade, but in no case exceeding eight feet above the ground level of the lower parcel at the property line; provided, that the portion of any fence permitted extending above six feet shall be designed as to permit adequate air circulation and be permitted by a zoning clearance. This provision shall not be construed to prevent or prohibit shrubs, trees, or other ornamental plantings which are primarily intended or designed for landscaping purposes.

C. In the CG, CN, CS, PA, M-1, and M-2 zones, fences may be allowed in excess of seven feet in height, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with Chapter 17.84 (Conditional Use Permit). Said fence shall not exceed eight feet in height. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

A. Fences shall not be constructed of barbed wire or similar material unless an administrative use permit is first obtained. An administrative use permit may be granted only upon the director finding that extraordinary circumstances requiring the use of barbed wire or similar material apply to the property in question which do not generally apply to property within the city. In no event may an administrative use permit be granted for the use of barbed wire or similar material within three feet of any public right-of-way. The director may require conditions of approval such as appropriate warning signs on the barbed wire or a similarly constructed fence.

B. Fences shall be constructed of original material. Fences in residential zones shall not be constructed of chain link, wire mesh, corrugated metal/plastic, or other repurposed material. Chain link fences with privacy slats may be constructed when the fence is not visible from the public right-of-way. (Ord. 24-04 §1, 2024; Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

A. A seven-foot solid block or masonry wall shall be constructed between residential and nonresidential zones, except when the MU zone abuts a residential zone on the rear or side property lines separating the two zones. A block wall between an MU zone and a residential zone may be required to mitigate noise impacts.

B. A greater height for a solid block or masonry wall may be constructed when deemed necessary by a mitigation measure under a CEQA mitigation monitoring program, approved by the planning commission as part of a planning permit. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

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