COMMON REGULATIONS 6. Rear and Side Yard Fences—Opacity. Rear and side yard fences may be constructed of materials with a maximum opacity of 100%. 7. Fence Materials. Fences in mixed-use districts shall be constructed of materials that match or compliment any existing structures on a lot. This includes but is not limited to, painted or treated lumber, vinyl, wrought iron, painted aluminum, brick, and stone. All lumber fences shall be constructed so that the finished boards hide the vertical and horizontal posts when viewed from adjacent lots unless the fence is constructed in such a manner that the finished look of both sides of the fence is the same. iv. Fences in Innovation Zone. The following regulations shall govern fences located upon properties in the Innovation Zone: 1. Front and Corner Yard Fences—Height. Between the front setback line for structures and the front facade of the principal structure, fences shall be no higher than four feet (4FT). 2. Front and Corner Yard Fences—Setback. Front and corner yard fences shall be no closer to the right-of-way than three feet (3FT). 3. Front and Corner Yard Fences—Opacity. Front and corner yard fences shall be constructed of an open design, which is defined as at least fifty percent (50%) open. For picket fences, the distance between pickets shall be no less than the width of the pickets themselves. 4. Rear and Side Yard Fences—Height. Between the rear setback line or side setback line for structures and the rear façade or side of the principal structure, fences shall be no higher than ten feet (10FT). 5. Rear and Side Yard Fences—Setback. Rear and side yard fences shall be placed on the property line of the subject property. 6. Rear and Side Yard Fences—Opacity. Rear and side yard fences may be constructed of materials with a maximum opacity of 100%. 7. Fence Materials. Fences in the Innovation Zone shall be constructed of materials that match or compliment any existing structures on a lot. This includes but is not limited to, painted or treated lumber, vinyl, wrought iron, painted aluminum, brick, and stone. All lumber fences shall be constructed so that the finished boards hide the vertical and horizontal posts when viewed from adjacent lots unless the fence is constructed in such a manner that the finished look of both sides of the fence is the same. Metal, non-chain-link, fences are permitted in the Innovation Zone. 8. Barb-Wire Fences—Innovation Zone. Fences containing barbs may be erected as rear fences to secure properties in the Innovation Zone. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall only grant a fence permit for a fence of this type after determining that the nature and location of the fence is not a danger to the public or intended to injury persons engaged in lawful activity. v. Fences in the Open Space/Schools Zone. The following regulations shall govern fences located upon properties in the Open Space/Schools Zone: 1. Front and Corner Yard Fences—Height. Between the front setback line for structures and the front facade of the principal structure, fences shall be no higher than four feet (4FT). 160
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