The dimensional requirements for all zoning districts in the
Borough of Penndel are summarized in the Table of Dimensional Requirements. The purpose of the summary is as a reference in making
comparisons between dimensional requirements in the various districts.
Covered in this article are general dimensional requirements for special
circumstances, applicable in all districts.
[Amended 11-5-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-4]
The regulations for each district pertaining to minimum site area, minimum lot area, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, minimum lot width, minimum front yard, minimum side yard, minimum year yard, maximum height, maximum building coverage and maximum impervious surface coverage shall be as specified in this article unless specifically stated for a particular use in the use regulations in Article
IV. See the Table of Dimensional Requirements at the end of this chapter.
[Added 3-5-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-1]
A. Fences in residential districts. Fences are permitted in all residential
districts as long as the fence meets all of the following requirements:
(1)
The following types of fences are permitted:
(a)
Wooden stockade fence, with wood frame, provided that the framework
must face the interior of the lot and the height measured from grade
level does not exceed six feet.
(b)
Wooden ranch or split-rail fence, provided that the distance
between each horizontal piece of the fence shall not be less than
12 inches and the height measured from grade level does not exceed
six feet.
(c)
Chain-link or other types of wire fence supported by posts or
frames of either pipe or wood, provided that the height of the chain-link
or other types of wire fence shall not exceed four feet in height
measured from grade level and the posts and frame must face the interior
of the lot. The open ends of chain-link or other types of wire fences
must be towards the ground. No basket-weave or other types of wire
fences with inserts or coverings are permitted.
(d)
Fences for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs subject to the
requirements established in the Code of the Borough of Penndel.
(e)
Temporary construction or safety fences for a duration of three
months or less. Such fences may consist of chain-link, wood or other
suitable materials commonly used in the industry and may be no higher
than six feet measured from grade level.
(f)
Fences for public or private playgrounds, playfields or similar
facilities or public utilities, as long as the fence does not exceed
12 feet in height measured from grade level and the fence is constructed
of chain link or such other material commonly used to enclose such
facilities.
(2)
Fences shall be located in the rear yard and in the area of
the side yard from the front wall of the structure to the rear property
line. Fences shall not be permitted in any area of the side yard or
front yard from the front wall of the structure to the front property
line.
(3)
Fences must be constructed at least one foot from the property
line to allow for maintenance.
(4)
Fences shall not be located on easements.
(5)
Fences may not be located in a position that impedes the flow
of stormwater.
(6)
Fences shall be uniform in material and color.
(a)
Fences shall consist of materials commonly used in conventional
residential fence construction, such as wood, metal or polyvinyl.
Fences shall not be constructed of scrap materials, tires, canvas,
cardboard, asphalt-style shingles, chicken wire, corrugated metal
or sheet metal.
(b)
Any fence constructed or erected shall be neutral in color and
shall not be painted or constructed of brightly colored or multicolored
materials.
(7)
Fences shall be maintained in good condition, free of significant
rust, peeling paint or other damage.
(a)
All fences shall be kept plumb with no more than a two-inch
deflection from vertical position.
(b)
Fences shall be subject to all applicable requirements of the
Penndel Borough Property Maintenance Code.
(8)
Fences must comply with the traffic visibility regulations established
in the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Penndel.
B. Fences in nonresidential districts. Fences are permitted in all nonresidential
districts as long as the fence meets all of the following requirements:
(1)
All fences permitted in residential districts as long as the fence meets the requirements established in Subsection
A above.
(2)
Security fences not exceeding six feet in height measured from
grade level are permitted. In the I-Industrial District, security
fences may have an additional one foot of barbed wire installed above
the top of the security fence as long as the security fence is six
(6) feet in height measured from grade level.