Screening and Fencing

Screening and fencing shall be permitted in conformance with the requirements set forth below.

6.2-1  Fences Permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and MU-I Districts.  Fences located in front yards shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.  Fences located in side yards shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.  Fences located in rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

6.2-1.1  Fences On Through Lots.  Fences on through lots shall be so located that the height of the fence in the rear yard shall be no higher than three (3) feet along the rear lot line and three (3) feet up to the setback required from the rear street lot line.

6.2-2  Fences Permitted in C-1, C-2, and MU-2 Districts.  No fences shall be permitted in front yards.  Fences located in rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.  Fences located in side yards shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.  However, the height of a fence located in side yard may be increased to a maximum height of six (6) feet, provided that the distance between all buildings and the side lot line is increased over the minimum required side setback by five (5) feet for every foot, or fraction thereof, of additional fence height.

6.2-3  Fences Permitted in I-1, and I-2 Districts.  Fences may be located in front, side or rear yards, but shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

6.2-4  Composition of Fences.  Fences may consist of posts, wire, boards, stone, masonry, concrete or other material approved by the building inspector.  Fences may not consist of, nor contain, barbed wire, razor wire or any other material capable of causing injury.

6.2-5  Increased Fence Height.  Increased fence height may be approved by the zoning officer if one of the adjacent buildings is used for the storage of three (3) or more automobiles or in the case of exceptional topography.  The zoning board of review has the right to require increased fence heights.

6.2-6 Permit required: Any screening or fencing constructed under the provisions of this section shall require application for and the issuance of a permit from the office of the building and zoning officials in a form to be determined by that office.  The cost of such permit in all cases shall be fifty dollars and no cents ($50.00).