Screening and Fencing
311. Screening and Fencing
A. Screening of On Ground Utilities - Utility structures, substations, telephone exchange substations and similar uses shall be enclosed on at least three sides by a vegetative screen of hardy evergreens or shrubs at least three (3) feet high at time of planting or with a solid wall or opaque fencing at least six (6) feet high and which shall be sufficient to effectively provide a visual screen from adjacent R Zones.
B. Where a Dumpster is located on the property as an accessory use for other than a temporary period of time (not more than 60 days) the dumpster shall be enclosed on three sides by an opaque fence or masonry wall parallel to the height of the dumpster. In no case shall a dumpster be placed so as to block vision at lot corners and entrances. Dumpsters must have lids, all lids and doors must be closed at all times. Dumpsters on a lot abutting any R Zones must be at least 10 feet from the abutting R Zone lot line.
C. All multi-household structures that contain four of more dwelling units must provided a dumpster or dumpsters sufficient to store all refuse.
D. Fences - In all R Zones, fences shall not exceed three (3) feet in height in any front yard nor shall they exceed six (6) feet in height for other yards.
E. A property owner paying for a stockade fence placed within his property line shall have the right to face the pickets of said fence in any manner he pleases.
F. A satellite dish is an accessory use, and may be located in a side or rear yard, and in any district provided that all ground units shall be enclosed in the rear and two sides by an opaque fence six (6) feet in height.