§ 58-9. Fences and walls permitted within yard areas and at subdivision entrances.

Unless otherwise noted in this chapter, fences or walls are permitted in the various districts subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Residential districts.

a.

Within the required rear and side yard areas, the maximum height of a fence (except court perimeter fences) or wall shall be eight feet.

b.

Within the required front yard area, the maximum height of a fence or wall shall be five feet.

c.

No portion on any fence or wall may be located within the established right-of-way of any publicly maintained road unless an encroachment agreement has first been obtained from the governing body maintaining said road.

d.

Subdivision entry and perimeter walls and entry monuments are not required to be of any specific height or style, but are subject to review and approval of the planning board prior to the start of construction.

(2)

Business districts.

a.

Within the required rear and side yard areas, the maximum height of a fence or wall shall be eight feet.

b.

Within the required front yard area, the maximum height of a fence shall be five feet.

(Ord. No. 87-04-08, § 4.3, 4-8-1987; Ord. No. O-2013-01, 2-11-2013)