REYNOLDSBURG ZONING CODE 2. Front and Corner Yard Fences—Setback. Front and corner yard fences shall be no closer to the right-of-way than five feet (5FT). 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 50%. 7. Fence Materials. Fences in the Open Space/Schools 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. B. Temporary Fences. Temporary fences may be constructed without a permit for the following reasons: i. As required due to an unsafe building, right-of-way or utility maintenance emergency. ii. A construction fence in conjunction with a site that has active building permits. iii. In conjunction with an approved temporary special land use permit or any special event approved through the Parks and Recreation Department. Temporary fences of this nature may only be maintained for the length of the approved permit or through the duration of the special event. iv. Temporary horticultural fences are permitted as temporary fences within the area designated for rear fences. Temporary horticultural fences shall be of an open design, shall not exceed four feet (4FT) in height, and not enclose an area larger than five hundred square feet (500SF). v. Temporary fences may be constructed of materials or in a manner not consistent with the provisions of this chapter, but shall not be constructed in a manner designed to cause a hazard to public safety. vi. In the event a temporary fence exists for a period of thirty (30) days or more, and the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines that it is a hazard to public safety, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may require a fence permit or that the fence comply with any provision of this chapter. C. Generally Applicable Fence Regulations. i. All fences, unless specifically exempt by this chapter, shall require a fence permit from the 161
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