A. 
No fence shall be constructed within the residential zones until the plans and design for such fence shall have been approved pursuant to the zoning compliance review procedure (Section 19.128.090). In addition, a fence may require a building permit from the Building Division.
B. 
All fences, whether required or not, shall be located and limited in accordance with provisions of this Division.
C. 
Fences are required under various provisions of this Division and other laws, including, but not limited to, the screening and protection of parking areas, storage areas, swimming and therapeutic pools, and utility facilities. Such required fences together with the facilities and activities required to be enclosed shall be located so as not to conflict with open space and yard setback requirements.
D. 
Conflict with State Law. In the case of fencing requirements pursuant to state law which unavoidably conflict with the requirements of this Division, the state requirements shall prevail.
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As defined in Section 19.104.080, the term "fence" as used in this Division means fence, freestanding wall, hedge, or berm unless otherwise specifically stated.
A. 
A maximum 2 foot high solid fence may be permitted anywhere on a lot.
B. 
A maximum 3.5 foot high fence which is not view-obscuring, such as wrought iron or split-rail, may be permitted anywhere on a lot.
C. 
Elsewhere, a 7 foot maximum height fence may be permitted with exceptions of the following required yards and areas.
1. 
Within the required 20 foot front yard, measured from the street property line.
2. 
Within the required 10 foot side yard adjacent to a street for a reversed corner lot, measured from the street property line.
D. 
Except as restricted above, the maximum height of any fence in residential zones shall be seven feet, except where a greater height is required for noise reduction as determined by an acoustical analysis.
A. 
All fences in every zone, whether required or not, shall:
1. 
Utilize no salvaged materials unless reconditioned or refinished;
2. 
Be suitably finished on both sides unless the applicant prefers the lesser finish facing his or her property, such as stringers on interior for security purposes and stucco versus non-stucco finish;
3. 
Utilize colors and materials that are compatible with the property and neighborhood;
4. 
All fences shall be maintained in good repair and appearance.
B. 
In the RS-6 zone, there shall be no wire fences, other than chain link.
C. 
In the RS-16, RS-10, and RS-8 zones:
1. 
Chain link or wire fences are prohibited;
2. 
All fences exposed to public view shall be ornamental fences;
3. 
Any portion of a fence above a height of 2 feet and located in any yard which abuts a golf course shall not obstruct the view through more than 25 percent of the area of the vertical plane occupied by that portion of the fence.
D. 
Vision Clearance Area. Any fence within a required vision clearance area adjacent to any driveway or alley where it intersects with a public street, as further defined under section 19.336.030, shall not be a view-obscuring fence. The design of such fence shall not obscure sight through more than 25 percent of the area in the vertical plane between the height of 2 feet and 7 feet.
E. 
Any masonry wall shall be of a minimum 6 inch wide block construction. In addition, the wall shall be of ornamental masonry in earthtone colors compatible with the structures on the property. Standard grey or pink block shall not be considered as ornamental masonry and may not be used except to match existing adjacent walls.
A. 
Any parallel fences constructed with less than 3 feet separation shall be considered double fences. It is the in-tent of the City to discourage double fences whenever possible in order to avoid areas in which children and animals may become lodged, areas which may encourage rodent infestation, and areas which may accumulate litter, debris, and weeds.
B. 
In instances where double fences are unavoidable, the gap between the fences shall be completely sealed with flashing, cement cap, or other material in a manner acceptable to the Planning and Building Divisions.
C. 
Where a new fence is required along a property line and an existing fence or wall is located on the opposite side of the property line, the Director may suspend the requirement for the new fence provided that the existing fence can substantially satisfy all requirements of this Division and/or any conditions of an approval. Such suspension shall become null and void once the adjacent wall or fence is removed or found unacceptable by the Director and the requirement for the new fence shall be complied with at such time.