Table 17.46.050-1
Maximum Height of Fences and Walls in Required Yard Area Location of Fence or Wall
Maximum Height1
Within required front setback2
3½ feet3
Within required street side setback2
≤5 feet from back of sidewalk2
3½ feet3
>5 feet from back of sidewalk
6 7 feet
Within required interior side and rear setback
6 7 feet
At the intersections of streets, alleys, and driveways4 30 inches
Outside of required setback
16 feet
Notes:
1. As part of a discretionary entitlement, the designated approving authority may grant additional height or location requirements to enclose or screen specific areas or uses or for fences and walls designed for noise attenuation.
2. Setback area for street side yard is measured from back of sidewalk to the fence. If no sidewalk exists, then street side yard is measured from the property line to the fence.
3. Height of front yard fence may be increased to 4 feet if the fence remains substantially (minimum 80%) open and transparent (e.g., picket fences, open wood slats, open wrought iron).
4. See definition of clear visibility triangle in Chapter 17.100 (Glossary of Terms).
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