§ 8175-3.11. Fences, walls, and hedges.

(a)

No fences, walls or hedges over three (3) feet high may be placed in the required setback area adjacent to a street.

(b)

A maximum six (6) foot high wall, fence or hedge may be located anywhere on the lot except in the clear sight triangle or required setback area adjacent to a street. On vacant land in the CC or CM zones, fences, walls and hedges are subject to this six (6) foot height limit, to any specific setback requirements of Section 8175-2, and to the clear sight triangle regulations of subsection (a). On through lots, the setback regulations given for structures in Section 8175-4.1(d) shall apply to fences over three (3) feet in height.

(c)

A maximum eight (8) foot high see-through fence may be located on any lot zoned COS or CA that contains an agricultural operation, or in a subdivision that abuts an agricultural operation in a COS or CA zone, provided that such fence is located at or near the boundary line separating such properties.

(d)

A maximum twelve (12) foot high see-through fence may be located around a tennis court anywhere on a lot, except in a required setback area adjacent to a street or within any public view to or along the coast.

(e)

When there is a difference in the ground level between two (2) adjoining lots, the height of any wall or fence constructed along any property line may be determined by using the lot level line of the higher lot, as measured within five (5) feet of the lot line separating such lots.

(f)

The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a fence or wall necessary as required by any law or regulation of the State of California or any agency thereof.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)