RESIDENTIAL ZONES:
• Height of walls, fences, and landscaping shall conform with the Visibility Triangle to allow for visibility at intersections and driveways.
• Corner / street cutoffs may be increased or decreased by staff due to street design / configuration. • Any walls or fences exceeding the maximum specificied height limits require discretionary review. • Check with the Building & Safety Division for any additional requirements. • EXCEPTION for R2-MD, R2-HD, R-3 Zones: On corner lots, wall and fences in excess of 36 inches in height shall be set back 5 feet from the street side property line.
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL ZONES:
• No fence or wall shall obscure the setback landscaping required adjacent to a public right-of-way unless approved by a specific entitlement.
ALL ZONES:
• Fence or walls constructed adjacent to a public street shall be reviewed for compatibility / harmony with surrounding buildings and site developments.
• For corner lots, the narrowest street frontage is the front of the property.
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WALLS, FENCES, AND LANDSCAPING
HEIGHT:
LOCATION:
2.5 ft
min
6 ft
max9 ft
max6 ft
max
CLEAR FOR
VISIBILITY
3 ft max
Retaining Wall
grade
2’-6” max fence
3’-0” max fence
6’-0” max fence
Visibility Triangle
10 ft setback
3 ft
max2.5 ft max
35 ft
35 ft
10 ft
10 ft
SIDEWALK
PROPERTY LINE
LANDSCAPE
STREET
STREET
Contact Public
Services
Department for
exact right-of-
way locationCURB
Visibility Triangle
at intersections,
driveways & alleys
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