Maywood Zoning Code § 4030.140 Fences, Walls, and Hedges

A. Walls Adjacent to Residential Districts

Lots which are located adjacent to residential districts shall provide a solid wall along the property line, unless a primary commercial structure is situated on the property line. The wall shall not be less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height and shall be constructed of six-inch thick decorative block masonry or other material as approved by the Director of Planning and Building.

B. Other Walls, Fences, or Hedges

1. Heights of walls, fences, or hedges within the required front yard, corner cutoff area, or abutting a residential front yard shall not exceed three feet, unless otherwise specified. Open fences which do not obstruct visibility shall not exceed a height of six feet.

2. Other walls, fences, or hedges shall not exceed a height of eight feet.

3. In the C district, no barbed wire or other similar sharp materials shall be used on fences, walls, or hedges. In the CM district, such materials are permitted subject to Conditional Use Permit review and approval.

4. All fences and walls shall be constructed in conformance with Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Maywood Municipal Code.