20D.50.15 Fences in All Other Zones.

20D.50.15-010 Height.

The maximum height of fences shall be as follows, provided that the requirements of RCDG 20D.210.25, Sight Clearance, shall control:

(1)    Residential, general and Urban Recreation zones and uses: six feet anywhere on the lot.

(2)    Commercial, industrial, business park, utility and public zones and uses: eight feet anywhere on the lot subject to landscaping requirements. (Formerly 20C.20.050(05))

20D.50.15-020 Prohibited Locations.

Fences are prohibited in areas noted in sensitive area buffers and in designated greenbelt, open space, native growth retentions areas, slope easements, and areas noted as a condition of permit or application approval. (Formerly 20C.20.050(10))

20D.50.15-030 Electric Fences.

(1)    Electric fences are permitted only in agricultural, general, ranch estate and R-1 zones, except electric fences may be used in conjunction with large domestic animals where allowed in R-2 to R-30 zones (see RCDG 20D.170.15).

(2)    Electric fences shall be posted with permanent signs about every 50 feet apart stating that the fence is electrified.

(3)    All electric fences and appliances, equipment, and materials used in connection therewith shall be listed or labeled by a qualified testing agency and shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and in compliance with the National Electrical Code, 1981 Edition NFPA 701981.

(4)    Electric fences shall be set back at least two feet from property lines adjacent to public rights-of-way, residential zones of densities greater than R-1, and public facilities, and a second and more substantial fence shall be located along the property line. (Formerly 20C.20.050(15))

20D.50.15-040 Barbed Wire Fences.

(1)    Barbed wire fences are permitted in agricultural, general, ranch estate, and residential estate zones but not along property lines adjacent to the other residential and commercial zones.

(2)    Commercial storage, industrial sites, utility and public uses may use barbed wire only on top of a fence at least six feet high. (Formerly 20C.20.050(20))

20D.50.15-050 Swimming Pool Fences.

Fences a minimum of five feet in height are required around outdoor swimming pools. (Ord. 1734. Formerly 20C.20.050(25))