(a) 
Fences. A fence taller than seven feet shall require a building permit meeting the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC).
(b) 
Retaining Walls. A building permit shall be required for all retaining walls four feet and higher in height, measured from the bottom of the footing. Building permits shall be required for all retaining walls with a surcharge. All retaining walls over four feet in height from the bottom of the footing shall be engineered by a professional engineer registered in the State of Washington.
(Ord. 1063, Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2019)
(a) 
Sight Triangle. No fence, wall, hedge, structure or other obstruction shall act as a sight hazard to traffic or pedestrians by limiting sight lines for vehicles at locations such as roads, alleys, driveway intersections and where vehicles cross sidewalks. There shall not be anything constructed or reconstructed, and no obstruction permitted, contrary to this chapter or within the sight triangle area as required by City of Lake Stevens Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS).
(b) 
Utilities and Easements. No fence, hedge, wall or other structure may adversely impact utility or access easements.
(Ord. 1063, Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2019)
All fences, walls and hedges shall be maintained in a condition of repair so as not to be dangerous to human life or a danger to the property subject to the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 14.32, Nonconformities.
(Ord. 1063, Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2019)