(a) Guideline.
Fencing materials and styles should complement
the character of the District. Fence styles, particularly in front
yards, should be similar to those from the restoration era of the
buildings on site. In addition to the regulations for fences applicable
to the RM-8 Zone, fences in the District shall adhere to the requirements
of this section.
(1) Front yard fences should be a maximum height of 48 inches measured
from the street side.
(2) Maximum opacity for front yard fences should be 60 percent.
(3) Side and rear yard fences should be a maximum of six feet high measured
from the street side of the fence. They should be between 60 percent
and 100 percent opaque. They may extend to and be placed on property
lines.
(4) The transition between front yard fences and side and rear yard fences
should occur five feet behind the front building setback line or three
feet behind the front facade line, whichever is greater.
(5) Chain link, split rail and wire mesh fencing should not be used within
the District.
(b) Standard.
Vinyl or plastic fencing is not appropriate
on any part of a property within the North Seventh Street Historic
Residential District and use of such fencing is not allowed.
(Ord. No. 5207, 3/20/2024; Ord. 4842, 3-20-19; Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)