20.32.120 Fences.
A. Fences, walls, and hedges when located within a “required yard” shall not exceed the following height limits:
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1. Front yard on an interior lot |
54" |
(4' 6") |
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2. Front yard on a corner lot |
42" |
(3' 6") |
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3. Side yard on a flanking street |
42" |
(3' 6") |
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4. Interior side and rear yards |
72" |
(6') |
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5. Vision clearance triangle |
36" |
(3') |
B. Fences, walls and hedges when located on private property but not located within a required yard shall not exceed the height limitations otherwise applicable to structures.
C. Fences, walls and hedges may be permitted to exceed the maximum height if the following is submitted and an administrative exception is approved as provided below:
1. Plans showing the location of the proposed fence and all buildings within 50 feet.
2. An illustrative drawing of the fence, type of construction material, and the proposed height.
3. The written consent of all abutting property owners.
Upon submittal of the information, the planning and public works directors or their delegates in order to approve the exception must find that the fence as proposed will not be detrimental to the neighborhood in terms of view, light, and air; nor injurious to traffic safety. [Ord. 9024, 1982].